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Spirit Super drops fees after merger

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2021
... provide better service, products and value to members, now and well into the future. I am proud to say we're off to a good start," said Spirit Super chief executive Leanne Turner. "We're currently in a transition period as we move to a single ...

Mercer creates new sales, strategy roles

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
... a holistic offering to our clients and drive growth for the business, and for the benefit of our clients." Murdoch will start in her new position from June, she joins from MLC where she was general manager, corporate super for MLC Masterkey and Plum. ...

ISA chief economist departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
Industry Super Australia's chief economist of six years Stephen Anthony has left the lobby group. ISA confirmed Anthony's departure. "We thank Stephen Anthony for his work with Industry Super Australia over the la st six years. His thoughtful ...

DDO to simplify general, personal advice

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
The outcome of the High Court decision on general advice will have an interesting and simplifying effect on the design and distribution obligations coming into effect later this year, according to a lawyer. Speaking at a Financial Services Council (FSC) ...

Boutique hires fund services lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... agency services. It has some $16 billion in funds under administration for Australian and New Zealand clients that range from start-ups to large institutions. AMAL is headed by chief executive and chair Kent McPhee. Perpetual recently appointed deputy ...

Multi-boutique adds partner

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
An ASX-listed multi-boutique is paying about $8 million for a 40% net income share of a London-based private markets manager. Pacific Current Group (PAC) has received approval from UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to invest in Astarte Capital ...

Aberdeen Standard rejigs Aussie equities fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
... managed by Michelle Lopez has so far used ESG criteria (which the firm says is embedded in all its strategies). Now, it will start using socially responsible investment (SRI) criteria, effective April 19. Speaking with Financial Standard, Lopez said ...

ADB invests in sustainable start-ups

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made its first investments in start-ups that help address development challenges in emerging countries, mainly focusing on climate and gender impact. The ADB Ventures Equity Fund, the bank's first investment fund ...

Aware to restructure advice offering

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... Forman said. Aware integrated the StatePlus AFSL into the fund in 2019 when it was still known as First State Super. At the start of 2020 First State had 232 financial advisers, according to Rainmaker analysis of the ASIC Financial Adviser Register. ...

APAC lagging on net zero goal: Survey

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
... substantial knowledge gap when it comes to fully understanding these major issues, with many investors not knowing where to start or how to make a difference."