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BT names platform strategy lead

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2023
... responsible for leading and delivering product development in alignment with the platform's market strategy, as it continues to focus on supporting advisers to run efficient practices. He will work alongside the strategy and product leadership team ...

Equity Trustees combines super, trustee arms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
Equity Trustees is merging its superannuation and corporate trustee services divisions, creating a $150 billion business. The group said the two divisions share many similarities, meaning "it makes good commercial sense to bring them together." All ...

US inflation rises 3.2%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
New data from the US shows that while inflation ticked up in July to 3.2%, several indicators find that soaring prices are finally moderating. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July on a seasonally ...

ISPT to use SS&C performance measurement tool

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023
... "The flexible system caters to our unique industry's needs while providing our teams with more time and insights to focus on strategic investments to benefit our investors," Damiano said. "The solution's capabilities-full transparency of returns ...

AMP provisions $50m in response to class action

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023
... complexity of AMP's business, whilst continuing to resolve legacy issues. The changes we have made are allowing us to focus on driving performance and strategic investment in our growth businesses, with our eyes firmly on the future."

APRA finalises framework for MySuper products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023
APRA has released a technical determination, aiming to standardise the amalgamation of MySuper product performance histories. The announcement marks the culmination of consultations held in April 2023. The Superannuation Technical Determination No.1 ...

ASIC looking to send message with eToro action

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
In launching legal proceedings against eToro, the regulator said it's going after the top dog in the contract for difference (CFD) market to send a message to the industry about the importance of the design and distribution obligations (DDO). During ...

Blackwattle selects Apex Group for administration

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... community," he said. "Our fund solutions will free up the time and resources of the Blackwattle investment team, enabling them to focus on building on their proven investment ability and track record of outperformance, to become leaders within the Australian ...

Charter Hall REIT cops $198m loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... in commercial real estate landscape, particularly in convenience retail, as well as other assets with a non-discretionary focus, such as fuel service stations. Some 88% of income DXC's is derived from major fuel tenants. Jason Weate, fund manager ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
ASIC's latest action against Vanguard for allegations of greenwashing in a bond fund raises the question of whether the market regulator will crack down on index providers and other third-party service providers for greenwashing as well. Last month ...