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Australian Unity appoints head of responsible investment

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... said the appointment aligns with Australian Unity's commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and supporting Australians into the future. "As Australia's first member-owned wellbeing company, responsible corporate citizenship is a fundamental ...

JANA hires legal expert from industry fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
Investment consulting firm JANA appointed a legal expert to lead its risk and compliance division. Lindy Hunt was hired as head of legal, risk and compliance last December, joining from Club Plus Super where she spent the last seven years of her career. ...

Investment strategy lead joins Firetrail fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
... Firetrail's mission of delivering outstanding performance to clients is one that I have a strong affinity with." "Australians are increasingly declaring the importance of sustainability in how they select their investments. The Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities ...

Financial watchdog warns on crypto

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
... cryptocurrency investments. The corporate regulator said that it had noticed an increase in marketing, recommending Australians switch from retail and industry superannuation funds to SMSFs so that they can "invest in a high return portfolio". SMSF trustees ...

Australian billionaires double fortunes during pandemic: Oxfam

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... million people forced into poverty. That equates to more wealth in the hands of 47 people than the poorest 30% of Australians (7.7 million people). Oxfam's analysis found this was mirrored at a global level, revealing that the world's 10 richest ...

CFS appoints John Brogden

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... non-executive director, John will bring a deeply informed and strategic perspective as we pursue our purpose of helping Australians to have better retirement outcomes and achieve financial freedom."

Cbus to launch new investment options

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2022
The $67 billion super fund for the building and construction industries will launch new investment options as it remains focussed on growing to $150 billion. Cbus' existing menu of five investment options will grow to 11 with the addition of a new ...

ETFs had best year in 2021: Vanguard

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... been accelerated by the growing number of new retail investors throughout the pandemic. "We believe this is because Australians seek ways to build sustainable income or new avenues to channel discretionary pay," Tieu explained. "While demand for ETFs ...

Aware Super leads on climate action: IGCC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
Aware Super's commitment to tackling climate change has been showcased in a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition a net zero world. The $150 billion superannuation fund was lauded for leading the industry, thanks to its Climate ...

Financial elder abuse programs launch

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... Victoria found that 80% of seniors have experienced financial, psychological and/or emotional abuse. Six in 10 older Australians are worried that someone they know will be the victim of financial abuse, according to the Australian Banking Association. ...