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Super funds lambasted over nuclear holdings

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
... and some exclude controversial weapons but not nuclear weapons from their ethical options. According to the report, ANZ Smart Choice Super, IOOF and MLC Super have no exclusions at all. "With just over two dozen companies involved in nuclear weapons ...

State Street, Vanguard complete world first blockchain trade

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... Symbiont have completed the first live trade for foreign exchange forward contracts leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts. The firms have jointly completed the margin calculation process for a live trade of a 30-day foreign exchange forward ...

New study finds advisers optimistic about growth

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 19 NOV 2021
Iress' inaugural Advice Efficiency Survey reveals that more than 70% of advice practices forecast growth over the next three years. The survey, commissioned by Iress alongside practice development consultancy Business Health, conducted the research ...

Former adviser pleads guilty to fabricating evidence

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021
... from providing financial services in 2018 and later banned from engaging in credit activities in 2019. He previously ran Smart Financial Strategies and is currently general manager of Accord Partners, which its site describes as a "financial concierge ...

Vanguard launches automated investing solution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2021
... term," Gopal said. "As we continue to evolve our offering, our overarching intention is to support our investors in making smart investing decisions." Vanguard has $11 trillion in global funds under management; some 80% is invested in indexed funds.

Unlisted unit trust conversions boost ETP sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2021
... unlisted unit trusts, contributing $39 billion over 12 months. "Only 67% of ETP assets are managed on an indexed basis. Smart beta accounts for 13% and regular active ETPs accounts for the remaining 21%," Rainmaker said. Equity ETPs, being two-thirds ...

Raiz Invest hits $1bn in Australia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
... joint group chief executive George Lucas said. "Seven years ago, the concept of an investment app accessible to anyone on a smart phone, and as little as $5 to invest, was no more than a pipe dream. The Raiz team has worked hard to make this dream come ...

MLC Life wins group mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021
MLC Life has been handed a new group insurance mandate from a retail superannuation provider. Going forward, MLC Life will provide group insurance cover to members of GROW Super, Superhero, the Allan Gray Superannuation Fund and several others after ...

Crypto regulation proposed: Bragg

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 OCT 2021
... company structure," Bowler said. A DAO structure allows a business to make operational and investment decisions by code or smart contracts. "It is a very forward-looking inclusion in giving customers greater choice and will be hugely advantageous for ...

UniSuper net zero efforts accelerated

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021
A new three-year renewable electricity deal is set to see the proportion of UniSuper's direct property portfolio that's managed by AMP Capital become carbon neutral almost a decade ahead of target. AMP Capital signed the agreement with SmartestEnergy ...