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Largest pension funds see drop in assets: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... coming years. "But as their scale grows, in an ever more challenging and uncertain environment, they will need to shift their focus increasingly to a strong governance focus," she added. Boston-Clark explained this is essential to maintain long-term ...

Viridian launches new specialist division amid acquisition drive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... Statements of Advice (SoA). The deal aligns with Viridian's strategy to partner with top-tier advisers, underscoring a shared focus on digital innovation and cybersecurity for enhanced client engagement. "Enlightened Financial Solutions (EFS) is a fast-growing ...

AIST, ISA detail advocacy body to come of merger

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
A newly formed policy and advocacy body for profit-to-member superannuation funds will be launched by October, to create a cohesive voice for the sector. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and Industry Super Australia (ISA) have ...

NGS Super to debut retirement income product

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
NGS Super is set to launch a new retirement product this November in a bid to help decumulation phase members retire with confidence. NGS Super chief executive Natalie Previtera told Financial Standard that the $14.2 billion superannuation fund will ...

Industry mega trends impacting distribution roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
Natixis Investment Managers has beefed up its distribution team as the asset manager prepares for rugged market conditions amidst dislocation driven by internalisation and increased specialisation. The doubling of the sales headcount marks one of Natixis' ...

Industry high flyers join JANA board

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... difference in the lives of Australians. Speaking on her new role, Ah Hee said, "Rapid technology innovations, increasing focus on data security and more sophisticated customer demands have made it very complex for companies to achieve profitable growth." ...

Causeway PM, H&G form joint venture

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... rigorous investment approach, it added. Causeway is an established participant in the private debt space, with a particular focus on direct lending to middle-market corporates. Meanwhile, H&G actively invests in small to medium-sized operating businesses ...

Australian Retirement Trust hires Tim Unger

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... team. The appointment follows ART's recent decision to expand its sustainable investments team by eight, enhancing its focus on sustainable investing across its $260 billion portfolio. ART's head of sustainable investments Nicole Bradford is ...

Life Sherpa rolls out investment solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023
Hybrid advice provider Life Sherpa is partnering with OpenInvest to offer a low-cost managed investment portfolio solution for clients with low balances. With a minimum investment of $5000, the offering comprises four diversified portfolios with a range ...

Aware Super, Altis buy Crown Group site

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023
... core strategic pillar of Aware Real Estate's investment strategy is to be a leader in the build-to-rent sector. "Our focus is on sites close to important urban infrastructure like hospitals, schools and transport, to make sure essential workers can ...