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ASIC to launch new criminal investigation team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... invest," Longo said. "Protecting and enhancing the integrity of Australia's equity markets continues to be a priority focus for ASIC." ASIC flagged that it is keeping its eye on any market manipulation practices, including pump and dump schemes ...

AustralianSuper, HESTA acquire majority stake in housing developer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... and oversee the development of well-designed, accessible homes for both renters and homebuyers nationwide, it said. Its focus is on providing housing solutions that cater to middle and lower income individuals, including affordable, social, essential ...

Cbus hires from VFMC for key ESG role

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... chief investment officer, while also serving on the investment leadership team to develop the investor's strategy and focus on impact. This was her second stint at VFMC, having previously served as stewardship head. Williams said she was "delighted" ...

Pacific Current sells European boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024
Pacific Current Group (PAC) has offloaded Carlisle Management Company to a NASDAQ-listed alternatives asset manager. Abacus Life has agreed to acquire Carlisle in full. It will pay for the acquisition via a combination of Abacus bonds and common stock. ...

ESSSuper appoints two executives

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
ESSSuper appointed its inaugural chief member officer and recruited a new chief financial officer, both of whom have extensive experience in the industry fund sector. Becoming the first chief member officer for the $35 billion super fund, Stuart Wilkinson ...

AustralianSuper manager research head departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... excited to be joining such a strong investment team with an exceptional culture. I was really attracted to their singular focus on identifying well-priced, high-quality companies. They have done the same thing for 20 years now and created genuine long-term ...

Government urged to overhaul gift tax system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
The Australian government has tabled the final report of the Productivity Commission's (PC) inquiry into philanthropy in Australia: Future foundations for giving. The report makes several recommendations to strengthen the foundations of philanthropy ...

Canned 'golden visas' ruffle fund managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... particularly for micro-cap offerings, which he said are "crucial for venture and development capital." "Most small company managers focus on mid-caps and stocks outside the SIV investment universe, investing in liquid stocks with market capitalisations ...

DNR Capital introduces new global equity fund manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
DNR Capital has broadened its focus beyond Australian equities; it's officially launched a global small and mid-cap equity fund manager, Tura Capital. After a soft launch late last year, DNR Capital has launched the Tura Capital Global Small and Mid-Cap ...

Mercer Super chalks up 11.2% return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
Mercer Super's SmartPath, its default lifecycle investment option, has delivered returns ranging from 11.2% and 11.7% for the last financial year. Mercer's acting chief investment officer for the Pacific region Sue Wang said the results were an excellent ...