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Vanguard Super hits $1bn, soft launches pension product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... that... but we're already looking at our fees, and that's exciting for members," he said. Shrimski added that another focus for the indexer is ensuring transparency of fees, saying there isn't the transparency in the market that there ought ...

Global economy to grow at a slower positive rate

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
Members of the Wigmore Association family office network, including Mutual Trust head of investment solutions Simone Rouse, believe that the global economy will continue to expand in 2024, albeit at a slower pace than in 2023. The group's latest 2024 ...

Rest awards impact mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... Global Environment Equity Strategy, which looks to provide superior investment returns in the medium to long term through its focus on decarbonisation. "We look forward to partnering more with Rest as they continue to evolve their market-leading thinking ...

Pay gaps at super funds, fund managers revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... for base salaries and 8% for total remuneration. AustralianSuper said reducing the gender pay gap has been an inclusion focus for the fund over the last five years, and that the current gap is driven by its senior team being largely male while women ...

VanEck establishes foothold in Brisbane

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
VanEck will have a team dedicated to the Queensland market from next month, responding to growing demand for its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among financial advisers in the state. The investment manager also bolstered its Australian team with new investment ...

MLC Life Insurance hires from Cbus

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
MLC Life Insurance has appointed Mirella Robinson to the newly created role of chief technology officer. Robinson, who brings 20 years' experience to the role, most recently served as chief information and technology officer at Cbus. Prior to Cbus ...

Super funds convene with assistant treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
Representatives from the Super Members Council (SMC) met with assistant treasurer Stephen Jones to explore strategies for bolstering customer service. Industry super funds, in collaboration with the SMC, initiated a roundtable discussion last week with ...

Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... model, and seeing where artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role are some examples. "Increased competition, the need to focus on retirement, and the likelihood that funds are going to [provide] more advice are causing funds to say, 'well, what ...

Iress sells platforms business

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
Iress has offloaded its platform business with $4 billion in funds under advice (FUA) to another ASX-listed firm. Praemium will soon be the new owner of Iress's OneVue Platform Business (IOPB), agreeing to pay $1 million in cash and an additional ...

Australian Ethical posts strong half-year result

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... expenses saw a 23% increase, primarily due to investments in growth and operational enhancements, the firm's strategic focus remains on improving its cost-to-income ratio and delivering long-term shareholder value. Australian Ethical also announced ...