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Ignition chief executive resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
The chief executive of Ignition Advice for the Asia Pacific is stepping down two years after his appointment. Craig Keary announced he will pursue an advisory and non-executive career but will remain with Ignition in accepting a senior adviser role ...

BT to wind up Retirement Wrap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
As it readies part of its superannuation business for transfer to Mercer, BT is consolidating its remaining funds. BT is in the process of merging its corporate and personal superannuation business with Mercer, following an announcement in May 2022. ...

Rest switches up recruitment focus

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
Andrew Lill, the chief investment officer of $70 billion super fund Rest, says the role of a CIO is changing and not just because investment heads have to respond quickly to more volatile markets. Increasingly, investment chiefs must consider a range ...

RBA rate rises up in the air: Economists

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
Australian financial markets have been bracing for a pause in rate hikes, however recent instability has economists recalibrating their view. The coin is being tossed ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) meeting next month, with suggestions ...

Global alternatives manager lands down under

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
A US$74 billion alternatives asset manager has opened a local office and hired a head of Australia and New Zealand from HSBC. GCM Grosvenor has established an office in Sydney and appointed Andy Lukas to lead the firm's push into the region. The ...

Government targets ASX dominance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
The Australian government has released draft legislation aimed at promoting competition in the clearing and settlement services market. Under the proposed legislation, ASIC will have the authority to create regulations to encourage competition while ...

US Fed hikes rates amid banking turmoil

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
Amid banking turmoil, the US Federal Reserve announced a rate hike to combat inflation. Recent economic indicators revealed modest growth in US spending, production, and strong job gains, with low unemployment and persistent inflation concerns. As such ...

The sophistication of cyber threats is increasing: O'Neil

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
Kicking off day two of the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, minister for home affairs and cybersecurity Claire O'Neil shared some harrowing truths about the intensity of cyber threats on Australian super funds. "Two of my biggest responsibilities ...

Don't wait for QAR: Press

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
ASIC commissioner Danielle Press pointed out at the Conference of Major Super Funds that retirement products need to be improved and waiting for the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) is not the best strategy. "I think the product piece is important here ...

MSC Trustees names Singapore chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
MSC Trustees has named a chief executive for its recently launched Singapore operations. Lian Sar Lim has taken on the role, bringing about 23 years' experience with him. His previous roles include 11 years with sovereign wealth fund GIC in a range ...