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War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
An unstable global geopolitical situation, most significantly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has prompted a $270 billion commitment to defence spending in the Federal Budget. The increased allocation to defence will bring Australia's defence spending ...

Floods, fires, plagues catered to in Budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
Australia's recent natural disasters, including the devastating floods in New South Wales and South-East Queensland, have prompted a Federal Budget response. "Nothing I say can overcome the personal pain and loss of so many Australians. We will stand ...

Practice valuations to normalise: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Financial advice practice valuations are expected to regulate this year and will continue to trade at a premium, so long as financing terms remain favourable. That's the prediction of Centurion Market Makers, outlined in its 2022 Practice Acquisition ...

Milford adds to global product suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
Milford Asset Management is bringing three new funds to the Australian market, targeting financial advisers and investors looking for globally diversified solutions. The expanded global offering follows Milford's appointment of a head of global equities ...

Hostplus commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
... AustralianSuper, Active Super, Aware Super, Colonial First State, UniSuper, Rest, HESTA, Cbus and Togethr Trustees (Catholic Super and Equip) are among the funds to have committed to net zero by 2050 - with many also providing serious outlines for carbon ...

Boardroom diversity benefits investors: eToro

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
eToro has launched its new new FemaleLeadership Smart Portfolio, offering investors long-term exposure to companies already exhibiting strong gender equality credentials and awareness. The portfolio, composed of US-listed companies from the existing ...

Winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award 2022 announced

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has congratulated the first winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for 2022. Melbourne-based senior advice compliance analyst Danica Lozada of Industry Fund Services has taken home the award. ...

U Ethical adds two directors

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
... Burns has over 30 years of senior executive experience in organisations including AXA, Pimco Australia, Equity Trustees and Equip Super. He has held directorship appointments with BT Superannuation, Defence Health and The Financial Services Counci. U ...

ASFA names new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia appointed a new chair as the incumbent steps down after a two-year term. Gary Dransfield takes the seat effective February 23, replacing Michael Easson who will retire from the role. Dransfield is ...

PRI hires from Spirit Super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2022
The local branch of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing has bolstered its team, hiring Spirit Super's general manager for strategy. Bart Moye has been appointed signatory relationship manager at PRI. He will support head of Australia and New ...