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Challenger reports strong results

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
Challenger had an increase in net profit before tax despite a significant drop in statutory net profit after tax due to negative market movements. Challenger's 1H23 net profit before tax (NPBT) rose 5% to $250 million, with the higher earnings driven ...

Reporting season may prove dramatic: UBS

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
Ongoing rate hikes will add a little drama to this year's reporting season; however, experts say things might be looking up for active stock pickers. UBS explained this is due to markets exiting the macro-driven stage of the market cycle and transitioning ...

Zurich wins group insurance mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
A $30 billion superannuation fund chose Zurich to provide group insurance for its 250,000 members. Brighter Super members will see their insurance provider change to Zurich Financial Services Australia from 1 July 2023. Zurich replaces incumbent group ...

Praemium extends partnership with largest client

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
Praemium's wholly owned subsidiary Powerwrap has renewed its partnership with Escala Partners for a further six years. Escala Partners is Praemium's largest client, with approximately $7 billion of funds under administration on the Powerwrap platform. ...

Jameson TTB, ANZ partner to deliver housing project

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
The fund manager is providing $5.4 million, while the banking giant is dropping $9.25 million on the project. The four-level building designed for disability housing is set to commence this month and is expected to be completed in April 2024. Jameson ...

Things to watch this reporting season: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continues to hike rates, the market should brace for a potential slowdown in 2023, Morningstar says. Morningstar warned of the looming impact of the RBA's aggressive interest rate hikes, saying the Australian economy ...

Rest welcomes super heavyweights

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
Rest, the industry fund for retail employees has further strengthened its investment team by appointing two high-profile investment professionals. Spirit Super general manager strategy and risk Paul Docherty has arrived as head of portfolio construction ...

Platinum Asset Management adds stewardship lead

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
Platinum Asset Management has hired a head of stewardship. Julia Bailey joins Platinum Asset Management from Melior Investment Management, where she was head of advocacy. Platinum head of investment Douglas Isles cited Bailey's almost 20 year-experience ...

Pengana offloads Lizard Investors stake

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
Pengana Capital Group has agreed to divest its 65% direct equity stake in Chicago-based asset management firm Lizard Investors (Lizard). The divestment is part of a management buyout led by Lizard chief investment officer and portfolio manager Jon Moog. ...

Alphinity debuts two funds on the ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023
Alphinity Investment Management has listed two funds on the ASX in a bid to reach retail investors. The Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund (XASG) is a diversified portfolio of 25-40 leading global sustainable listed companies that Alphinity deems ...