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It's not 2008, but there's likely more pain ahead: Iggo

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
While it's not quite a repeat of the Global Financial Crisis, AXA IM's Chris Iggo has warned there may be more problems ahead as investors reconsider their holdings in banks and related assets. AXA IM's chief investment officer said the risk is also ...

The seven global megatrends to watch: CSIRO

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
CSIRO senior research consultant Dr Claire Naughtin shared findings from the research house's latest Our Future World Report at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF) last week, highlighting seven global megatrends to keep an eye on. The ...

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. ...

Ares, Mubadala form global credit secondaries JV

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
Ares Management and sovereign wealth fund Mubadala formed a joint venture to invest in global credit secondaries opportunities. The venture will initially aim to invest US$1 billion as it seeks to capitalise on anticipated growth and substantial demand ...

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 ...

Super funds have the power to make change: Advocates

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
Super funds can better support more Australians in retirement from a diversity standpoint by investing wisely and understanding who their members are, the Conference of Major Super Funds has heard. Athlete and disability advocate Dylan Alcott and Homelessness ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
The four-day workweek wave has hit Australian shores and its many advocates believe it can play a major role in closing the gender pay gap in retirement. This month, Labor and Greens senators backed a recommendation by the Senate work and care committee ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Recent developments in Australia have brought some positive changes for advancing women's rights and gender equality. In recent time, the government has taken concrete steps towards creating a more equitable society, implementing initiatives aimed at ...

The unique experience of a single woman

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Facing dodgy dates, ticking biological clocks and an endless procession of nosey family members asking after their private life, single women have plenty on their plates - and all with a serve of financial disadvantage on the side. Global statistics ...

New EM fund for Maple-Brown Abbott

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
The active fund manager has launched a strategy targeting companies that operate in fast-growing economies globally. The Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund seeks to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Net Index (AUD) after fees over a five-year period. ...