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LIC invests in crypto platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... years, we expect the cryptocurrency market to mature, undergo further regulatory changes and blockchain technology to go mainstream," Manzoori said. FGF invests in companies across different industries and funding stages. Recently, with the backing of ...

WTW launches ESG index strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
... that WTW focuses on identifying the best strategies and products for clients and "excited to see the launch of this mainstream sustainability solution for investors." MSCI global head of ESG indexes Deborah Yang said: "We are pleased to see more investors ...

Industry super fund commits to green bonds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 11 SEP 2018
An $11 billion industry superannuation fund is a founding signatory to the Green Bond Pledge. Local Government Super (LGS), the industry fund for NSW local government employees joined the US state treasuries of California, New Mexico and Rhode Island ...

Mainstream co-founder becomes non-exec chair

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
The co-founder of Mainstream Group will transition away from his executive chair position at the administration services provider in October. Byram Johnston will become non-executive chair of the Mainstream board on October 1, having served as executive ...

AIOFP slams FASEA proposals, launches petition

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
... acknowledge that a risk adviser's skill and education requirements are nowhere near as demanding or comprehensive as a mainstream adviser, but still insists they have the same degree level of education. This is a "preposterous demand that simply ...

Mainstream enters SMA market

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
Mainstream Group is launching a separately managed account investment solution, one which the company says is its official entry into digital services targeted at financial advisers. The SMA solution will be initially launched in Australia. It will ...

Challenger increases annuity distribution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
... demonstrates superannuation industry leaders moving to meet the needs of retirees as lifetime income stream products become a mainstream option in retirement." The retirement income giant also released its 2017/18 financial year results today, announcing ...

Commitment to ethical investing booms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2018
... relative terms reflects a surging demand for ESG investments, and that more negative screens are being embedded across mainstream financial products and mandates - particularly across tobacco and controversial weapons. According to RIAA chief executive ...

The case for indexed annuity bonds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... a significant shift in attitudes towards investments and superannuation, particularly as ethical investing becomes mainstream. "Trustees have increasingly made more explicit commitments to monitoring the risks posed by ESG issues and making positive ...

Victorian super funds discuss merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
... sector, charities, religious organisations and not-for-profit groups. Combined Super's administrator, the ASX-listed Mainstream Group, said discussions were continuing about what admin arrangements would look like if the merger was completed.