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Whole of portfolio solutions running hot: BlackRock

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
... becoming a lot nimbler and more considered about the risks in their portfolios," she said. "Previously, there was a lot of focus on stock picking and fund picking, and now it's moved to a whole portfolio view, looking at different risk exposures ...

Super disruptors throw in the towel

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
The number of Millennial-targeted super funds continue to fall by the wayside, halving to just 14 nearly a decade after attempting to disrupt the superannuation sector. Touted as pioneers in the super industry, the likes of Future Super and Virgin Super ...

Link scores admin, technology mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023
... of global trustee and fiduciary services for the Asia Pacific, commented that by partnering with Link "we will be able to focus on the core competencies of our pensions business, driving deeper value for our customers and investors". Last December, AustralianSuper ...

Financial markets brace for gloomy first half

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
Analysts warn that the first six months of 2023 will be the toughest for financial markets but expect more positive momentum by the end of the year. According to Fidelity International's annual analyst survey, over the next 12 months, debt defaults ...

Inflation remains high priority in 2023: Treasurer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
Battling inflation will be the main economic focus for the government this year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlined the government's "major priorities" during his address at the Chifley Research Centre Conference on Sunday and said its going to be a big ...

IFM Investors buys biogas developer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
IFM Investors acquired a majority stake in a US-based biogas company, but global head of infrastructure Kyle Mangini says it's not about driving an ESG outcome. The purchase of GreenGasUSA is part of IFM Investor's IFM Net Zero Infrastructure ...

AMP completes infrastructure equity business sale

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... Fund IV. In an ASX announcement, AMP said the completion supports its strategic objective to simplify its portfolio and focus on retail banking and wealth management operations in Australia and New Zealand. Further, AMP chief executive Alexis George ...

HUB24 appoints chief people officer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
HUB24 has welcomed a new chief people officer in Amy Rixon. Rixon joined the group executive team yesterday and has over 20 years of leadership and HR experience. Most recently, she held the position of chief people officer at Frucor Suntory. While ...

APRA outlines 2023 super priorities

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... to provide durable superannuation product offers that benefit members over the long-term," APRA said. To do so, APRA will focus on board capabilities, tenure, management of conflicts of interest and strength of internal control systems, including through ...

Prime Super's general manager of investments departs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... opportunities. Meanwhile, Prime Super will be evaluating its long-term investment and operational needs. The fund's focus is currently on outsourcing and having a close relationship with its investment advisor Patrizia, he said. Kang contacted Financial ...