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New global chiefs for abrdn, Schroders

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... clients." "Richard has proven himself to be a natural leader of client focused, people centric businesses. He has a global perspective, a strategic growth mindset and a proven record of leadership." Schroders had £773.7 billion ($1.5tn) in AUM at the ...

abrdn closes hedge fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... inefficiencies associated with the ongoing management of a small fund from an investment management and operational perspective," abrdn told investors. The strategy had just $2.65 million as at July 31 and charged a 1.29% management fee. The fund required ...

NGS Super names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024
Following a revision of its constitution, NGS Super will welcome its first independent chair in 2025. The industry fund, which caters to education professionals, has revised its constitution to allow for the inclusion of independent directors on its ...

Financial Standard nominated for Publication of the Year

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
Financial Standard is proud to be a finalist in the inaugural Impact Awards, nominated for Financial Services Publication of the Year. Established by Activam Group, the Impact Awards aim to "highlight those who make a meaningful difference by encouraging ...

Super's board requirements are sound: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
Super Members Council chief executive Misha Schubert has defended the selection requirements for superannuation fund boards in the wake of the CFMEU scandal. Schubert said the shared governance model of profit-to-member funds was created with a "clear ...

CFMEU fallout stokes governance debate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
The ongoing scandal surrounding the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has called into question the governance settings within the industry superannuation fund sector, with some suggesting boards no longer require - or benefit ...

Vision Super closes property, infrastructure options

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
... Growth option, which returned 8.42% last financial year, unless they select otherwise. "From a medium to long-term perspective, the trustee considers the Balanced Growth investment option to be an appropriate replacement investment strategy for either ...

WAM calls to save in-person AGMs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024
... of more than 130,000 retail investors and is a passionate advocate for retail shareholders. This gives us a unique perspective into the effectiveness - or otherwise - of the legislation changes," he said.

AustralianSuper manager research head departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... hire, SGA portfolio manager Kishore Rao said he has known Wahba for over a decade. "He brings a wealth of experience, perspective and market wisdom which we believe will serve our clients well," Rao said. Wahba will seek to build on SGA's long-term ...

Global Credit Investments appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... vision for GCI's future, we're confident that Ben is the right person to advance GCI. His broad experience offers a perspective that complements our own differentiated approach and allows us to focus on the investment strategy and decision making required ...