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New Forests sees potential in Vietnamese timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... and supporting the development of a traceable, high-value supply chain that benefits both local communities and the environment."

Super needs customised, personalised approach: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... the system. The first reason why it exists is because the industry grapples in the post-Royal Commission regulatory environment that poses significant barriers to how trustees want to service and support and engage members. "The second thing is that ...

Global stock markets rally, but Trump's next post could flip the script

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... was followed by a similar pause with Europe." The market, he added, was also encouraged by a more supportive fiscal environment, with Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' leaning towards bigger, rather than smaller, deficits. "Most people see that ...

Apostle launches CastleKnight Management in Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
Apostle Funds Management is bringing CastleKnight Management, a US$2.2 billion hedge fund manager, to Australia for the first time. New York-based CastleKnight will help Apostle deliver wholesale and institutional strategies by investing in mispriced ...

Former TCorp exec sets up consultancy

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... transitioning its investment model towards this investment model. "Investors are navigating a rapidly evolving investment environment, characterised by deep structural changes in macroeconomic, geopolitical and financial market conditions," he said. ...

Aware Super beefs up sustainability team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
High-profile ethics and impact manager Desiree Lucchese has joined Aware Super as the reporting manager for climate change and sustainability. In her new role, Lucchese will blend technical expertise with change management to serve as a liaison across ...

Responsible investing buoyed by instos: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... there remains much to be done, particularly "in the midst of a highly dynamic period that continues to change the environment we operate in." Financial Standard is the media partner of the 2025 Responsible Investment Association Australasia Conferenc ...

Commodities 'crucial' for portfolio resilience: QIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... commodities, and commodity futures in particular, a valuable inclusion in a strategic asset allocation, especially in an environment where traditional asset classes may face headwinds," QIC said. Commodity futures are standardised contracts traded on ...

Australian investors loyal to wealth managers - until they're not

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... sector has done to build trust following the Financial Services Royal Commission has gone a long way to creating an environment where investors are less likely to be considering a shift in primary providers," she said. "However, with client expectations ...

Entireti, Otivo enter strategic alliance for digital advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... technology-led advice solutions that can help people get their financial lives in order and succeed in a changing environment."