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FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... financial advisers in 2019, the sector has since experienced a dramatic collapse, casting doubt over its long-term sustainability. Last month, Rainmaker Information executive director of research Aman Ramrakha warned that without bold policy intervention ...

EQT wins RE mandates for FIIG Securities, Nanuk AM

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
... investors." The fund manager said the fund invests in listed companies that contribute and improve global environment sustainability and resource efficiency. It is currently listed on the ASX (NNWH), trading at $1.17 as at October 30. NNWH is the second ...

CFS unveils fund manager, fee changes to FirstChoice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024
... equivalents. Also from November 16, the Capital Group New Perspective option will replace the Stewart Investors Worldwide Sustainability option. Both options track the MSCI All Country World Index and allocate between 80% to 100% in global shares. However ...

Down but not out: Busting defined benefit myths

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
... underlying complexities. However, she clarified that this shift is not just about passing the risk but enhancing the sustainability of these long-term obligations. When DB funds transition their liabilities to insurers, the benefits become "crystalised," ...

Jupiter AM awards distribution mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... collectively. Managing partner Leake said: "Jupiter is a longstanding active asset manager in the fields of ecology, sustainability, and systematic investing, who we believe is well-equipped to work in concert with institutional investors in our market." ...

Australia's retirement system slides down rankings

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... score is calculated by the average of the three sub-index values; Australia scored an A grade in integrity, a B+ in sustainability, and the lowest (B) in adequacy. The report also highlights Australia's advantage regarding accessibility and flexibility ...

Liberal MPs slammed for 'dangerous' super policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... said. Separately, Women in Super laid out its new policy priorities with a focus on improving fairness, equity and sustainability. "It is unacceptable that vulnerable women and care workers continue to be victims of systemic issues in our retirement ...

Macquarie AM reshuffles real assets team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024
... Americas. He also co-manages a climate solution strategy with members of Macquarie's natural resources and sustainability teams. Klein joined from Citigroup. He was a member of Citi's top-ranked utilities research team, covering gas and electric ...

RQI Investors promotes three staffers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024
... of ITCG, the expert group that advises the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Sustainability Standards Board on their digital taxonomies. As for Guido, RQI said he now leads the research of new alpha ideas, improves ...

Wholesale investor test changes on ice: Parliamentary committee

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2024
... future. The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services is currently looking into the sustainability of the wholesale investor tests, which are now 22 years old, listening from investors and product providers about any unintended ...