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AET divestment drives Insignia profit gain

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... the uncertainty of macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, Insignia Financial's scale, diversification and strategic focus makes us well placed to deliver sustainable outcomes for clients, members and shareholders."

Gurner, Qualitas close second BTR fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2023
The GQ multifamily build to rent platform (GQ) owned by multi-billion-dollar developer Gurner and Qualitas have announced a further build-to-rent (BTR) capital raise with another $2 billion for future growth, following the close of their second fund ...

CountPlus appoints new chief risk officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
CountPlus has appointed a new chief risk officer from Australian Executor Trustees (AET). CountPlus appointed Lisa Chambers, with the company saying she brings significant commercial risk expertise and a strategic mindset. Previously a general manager ...

JANA awarded mandate by NFP

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... According to JANA, supporting markets including not-for-profits (NFPs) and broader diversified clients is a key strategic focus in 2023. In line with this objective, the mandate will mean that JANA now advises one quarter of New Zealand's community trusts. ...

Ending the super wars: Government acts to legislate an objective

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... must reflect the expectations and aspirations of everyday Australians." "An objective of superannuation will help drive the focus of policy reform to address systemic issues, such as including superannuation contributions on Government paid parental ...

BlackRock cuts fees on iShares ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
BlackRock Australia is reducing fees on two of its iShares ETFs, the iShares Core S&P / ASX200 ETF (IOZ) to 0.05% or five basis points (bps) and iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) to 0.10% or 10bps. This is a reduction of 44% and 33%, respectively. ...

Australia survives global pension rout

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
Amid the largest drop in global pension assets since the GFC, Australian super funds held steady with lower bond allocations and Super Guarantee flows. Global pension assets had their largest annual decline since the GFC, dropping 16.7% to $47.9 trillion ...

Knight Frank, Berkadia form international alliance

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
Together, Knight Frank and capital markets advisory firm Berkadia will partner to become one of the world's leading multi-family brokers. The new partnership will establish a premier global capital markets platform, providing clients with access to ...

Superhero creates lead strategy role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
... and was instrumental in developing relationships with key partners. "As Superhero enters this new phase of growth and our focus shifts to exploring strategic partnerships with other financial services companies, Rachel is the perfect person to drive ...

AMP profits, declares first dividend since 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
... simplification project carried out, lower average AUM and price reductions implemented the previous year, AMP said. "Our strategic focus has been on simplifying our operations and repositioning AMP as a leading wealth management and banking business ...