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HESTA managers improve on gender diversity

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUN 2021
According to HESTA, diversity at its external managers shows women's representation improved in the last two years but remains a long way from parity. HESTA surveyed 70 of its external managers in December 2017 and then again in December 2019 before ...

FPA to manage $1.5m scholarship mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUN 2021
... increased representation of women in the economics and financial services industry and create a talent pool and pipeline for diversity in business leadership participation and further close the gender pay gap." The scholarships encourage and assist women ...

Super leaders recognised

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUN 2021
... they speak to who we are as a nation. There are countless examples of selflessness, commitment and dedication. There is diversity and there are examples of exceptional achievement in almost every field imaginable." Other notable mentions on the 2021 ...

Pension fund appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
... first woman to hold the position. The fund, whose membership is 75% female, said this demonstrates its commitment to diversity and inclusion. As chief executive, Lichnock will build and execute strategy, deliver on operational excellence, and forge a ...

Stapling will benefit Hostplus: David Elia

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... withdrawals. Elia said the ERS withdrawals reminded the fund of the diversification of its member base. "The insights into the diversity of our members was phenomenal...Pre-COVID the fund was receiving $850 million to $900 million [a month]. We were ...

Charter Hall grows portfolio by $800m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... "The opportunity for three of the open for investment Direct funds being able to acquire these assets showcases the diversity of the opportunities the Charter Hall Group provides to its Direct investors and the institutional quality of the assets held ...

Prince urges funds to join sustainability initiative

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
... that supporters of the Terra Carta must adhere to. These include recognising the urgency of climate change, considering diversity and acknowledging the need to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In total, the Terra Carta has 10 articles and almost ...

Female CFPs more invested in financial planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2021
... professionals. The research comes off the back of the CFP Board wanting more women to enter the profession, hiring a director of diversity and inclusion to drive the initiative. In the US, 80% of advisers are male. On average, female CFP professionals ...

Rest offers extra parental leave

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... taken flexibly during a 12-month period. Rest chief executive Vicki Doyle said fostering an environment that values diversity, inclusion, flexibility and participation leads to teams with a variety of skills, knowledge and experiences, and continuously ...

Pendal to acquire US firm, profit climbs

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
... and distribution channels. The board believes that this acquisition will accelerate shareholder returns and strengthen diversity of earnings." Pendal will fund the purchase through a combination of equity through a fully underwritten placement to raise ...