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EG touches down in Japan

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023
... estate investment opportunities that will allow the expansion of portfolios. Property technology innovation remains a key focus, it said, with four portfolios supported by EG's innovation incubator, EGX. "EG Japan strengthens our position as a leading ...

PGIM Real Estate, Point Capital partner on property portfolio

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
Via a new joint venture, PGIM Real Estate and Point Capital will develop a portfolio of residential properties for rent in Australia. According to the firms, the joint venture, incorporating two of PGIM Real Estate's flagship Asia Pacific value-add ...

ClearView welcomes chief of staff

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
... and the leadership team." Last month, ClearView unveiled its FY23 results, and said its strategic decision to exclusively focus on the life insurance market had paid off, resulting in growth in both its in-force premiums and new business. As of 30 June ...

The Wealth Designers in expansion mode

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... HNW clients with specialised interests here and in Australia. Dealing with cross-jurisdictional issues is an increasing focus for investors with international perspectives. The firm's offerings are set to grow and widen with a Swiss base, and I'm ...

ISPT appoints risk, legal chief

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... Milne, and Steven Peters, all under the direction of Chapple. The appointment is in line with ISPT's ongoing strategy to focus on capability building, evolving business practices, and simplifying the organisation's structure for increased efficiency. ...

First Australians Capital appoints managing partner, receives $9m backing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... diplomatic, economic, and trade agenda. He also served as the sector lead for healthcare across the Americas, with a specific focus on advanced therapeutics, digital health, and medical devices. Additionally, he was responsible for building relationships ...

A roadmap for transitioning to managed accounts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... Of a similar vein, Mantella noted that Stanford Brown chief executive Vincent O'Neil previously said the single biggest focus should be staff communication - particularly if there is concern about advisers feeling disempowered. When positioning managed ...

Most Australian actively managed funds lag the index

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2023
In the first half of 2023, 55% of Australian equity funds underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index, according to the S&P Global SPIVA Australia Scorecard. But the S&P Global SPIVA Australia Scorecard - which measures the performance of actively managed ...

Global X launches cybersecurity ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2023
... major Medibank and Optus data breaches how devastating cyberattacks, and hacking can be." Globally, there is heightened focus on identifying and managing these risks by organisations, with spending on cybersecurity solutions and services expected to ...

Blackstone drops $500m on Brisbane student accommodation

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... buying high-quality student accommodation assets in locations with strong underlying fundamentals and represents our broader focus on housing," the spokesperson added. "We believe players like us can play a critical role in the market and add to the ...