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Inheritance dissatisfaction an advice opportunity: Report

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025

... advisers. As the $3.5 trillion great wealth transfer kicks off, Capital Group surveyed 600 HNW individuals across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US to explore the use of inheritances and succession planning. The research highlights that inherited money ...

State Street's plan for power, product, partnerships

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025

... through superannuation funds - touches the wealth of many Australians. Speaking to Financial Standard, SSGA head of Asia Pacific Kevin Anderson mapped out the firm's game plan for Australia - its ETF positioning in a fiercely contested market, product ...

Iress' superannuation consulting business changes hands

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025

... scooped up over 100 specialised consultants, taking its headcount to nearly 400. Apex regional managing director for Asia Pacific Nicholas Happell said that dividing the business in this way allows each entity to focus on its core competencies, ensuring ...

Netwealth chair to retire, successor appointed

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025

... an orderly transition." Wachtel had a 35-year career in the professional services industry, including as chair for Asia Pacific and Oceania at Ernst & Young (EY), member of the EY Global Governance Council and Global Risk Executive Committee, and later ...

Apostle Fund adds two staffers

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

... and presenting key findings and recommendations to boards and investment committees in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. At BlackRock, he was part of the multi-asset strategies and solutions team, focusing on investment activities related to ...

Russell Investments names investment head for APAC

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

... expertise and better aligning our investment platform with client needs across the globe." Russell Investments head of Asia Pacific Jason Edgar added that clients in the region increasingly expect access to globally integrated, locally relevant investment ...

Australian investors loyal to wealth managers - until they're not

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... investors (23%), followed by private banks (19%). Private bank usage in Australia is higher than both global and Asia Pacific levels, where it stands at 13% each.

Challenger adds to board director lineup

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... ASX-listed and private businesses, including over two decades at KPMG, leading its advisory division in Australia and Asia Pacific. He also served as chief executive and managing director of law firm Slater and Gordon. Meanwhile, Whitter brings more ...

Family offices to splash cash in APAC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025

Most family offices intend to boost their allocations to Asia Pacific, excluding Greater China, over the next five years. That's according to the latest Global Family Office Study from UBS, which found 55% of APAC family offices are planning to invest ...

Age-based super strategies could add thousands to retirement savings

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025

... savings uplift of 6.6% over the period if their investments had been aligned to their age. Russell Investments head of Asia Pacific Jason Edgar said many Australians are stuck in one-size-fits-all investments that fail to meet their individual needs. ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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