Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 231 - 240 of 6564 results for "Public"

ASX names chief compliance officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... joining ASX at a time when we have been deepening our focus and leadership on policy matters in support of the vibrant public listed market which is so important to Australia's economy," Lofthouse said. "I am looking forward to Lucinda bringing her strong ...

Milford launches two products in response to adviser demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
Milford Australia has launched two new actively managed funds, including a fixed income strategy in response to growing adviser demand for more liquid, transparent credit solutions. Both the Corporate Bond Plus Fund and the Australian Active 100 Fund ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
As HESTA and Vision Super move to divest members' money from Israeli bonds and shares, other superannuation funds' ethical options continue to overlook human rights abuses. HESTA confirmed the move, saying that as part of its investment strategy ...

Macquarie half-year profit rises to $1.7bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... $1.2 billion to net profit, up 43% on higher performance fees. Assets in private markets jumped 7% to $416.6 billion while public investments fell by 2% to $542.5 billion. Macquarie said that the key driver of the asset management business was higher ...

Key roles vacant as NZ Super prepares for growth

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... responsibilities currently shared by the two chief investment officers, Brad Dunstan and Will Goodwin. Dunstan oversees public markets, internal active strategies such as strategic tilting, and implementation and rebalancing, while Goodwin manages private ...

HESTA pays $40k fine for greenwashing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
HESTA has paid $37,560 to comply with two infringement notices issued by ASIC for misleading statements. ASIC alleged the $100 billion super fund made misleading statements in paid advertisements about its commitment to removing carbon emissions investments. ...

Majority reject crypto investments in super fund: Swyftx

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... half (56%) do not. "The hesitancy around holding crypto in super funds looks like it's correlated to a wider drop in public confidence among Australian investors that don't have exposure to the asset class," Swyftx chief executive Jason Titman told ...

Financial Standard managing editor wins Journalist of the Year Award

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... Williamson for her reporting across superannuation and financial services that has informed industry professionals and the public. Williamson's achievements demonstrate accuracy, clarity, original reporting, and continues to provide in-depth analysis ...

Phillip Lowe to chair ASX Advisory Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... priorities." For his part, Lowe said: "Strong corporate governance remains central to the strength and reputation of Australia's public markets, which is why I am pleased to accept this role." "This new advisory group provides an important opportunity ...

ASIC confirms investigation into a Clime fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... "would typically be considered to have a medium level of portfolio diversification." ASIC added that it "is aware of recent public reports and commentary relating to an ASIC investigation in relation to various Clime entities." This article was updated ...