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Goldman Sachs launches global infra feeder fund for Aussie investors

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2023
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has successfully launched its inaugural Australian feeder fund off the back of significant demand from local clients. The investment giant said the Aussie feeder fund, launched in the second quarter, provides investors ...

Russell Investments reports super returns up to 13.5%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
Russell Investments GoalTracker, the MySuper default option for iQ Super, Nationwide Super and Resource Super members, has posted returns up to 13.5%. The GoalTracker investment option delivered a 13.5% return for members aged 50 and under, attributed ...

Advisers lacking PII sidestep AFCA rulings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
Financial advice firms are "problematically" sidestepping compensation payments after the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) hands down a decision, using the excuse that they do not have professional indemnity insurance (PII). Out of 5400 ...

CFOs look to hire in second half: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
More than half of Australian chief financial officers have plans to hire for vacated positions in the next six months, up 44% from six months ago, according to specialist recruitment house Robert Half. The new study, conducted online in June, surveyed ...

BTR may create generation of tenants: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023
The build-to-rent (BTR) model is attractive for several reasons, including the familiarity and comfort such investments offer. But does it align with the great Aussie dream? In the latest episode of the Financial Standard podcast, HOPE Housing chief ...

Aware Super migrates members to Bravura platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
Two years after announcing its major digital overhaul, Aware Super has reported tangible benefits from its transition to the Bravura Sonata Alta platform. Aware Super chief executive Deanne Stewart noted the move, initially driven by the need to consolidate ...

Colonial First State chalks up strong super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
Colonial First State (CFS) has recorded double-digit returns across several of its default superannuation products for FY23. The CFS FirstChoice Employer Super growth fund (Lifestage 1975-1979) delivered a 12.2% return. The CFS FirstChoice Employer ...

Wealth management ecosystem at critical inflection point: Citi

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
The wealth management sector is at a critical juncture, confronting declining fees and escalating compliance costs, according to Citigroup research. Accordingly, the Citi Disruption and Transformation in Wealth report suggested a need for wealth managers ...

Advisers' experience stands at 14.5 years

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
Financial advisers have 14.5 years of professional advice experience on a median basis, but very few have more than 20, a Rainmaker analysis shows. Rainmaker's June 2023 Financial adviser report based on ASIC's Financial Adviser Register found that ...

JANA picks Rimes for tech

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023
The asset consultant has selected enterprise data management firm Rimes to assist in delivering strategic technology solutions and better serve clients. JANA will onboard the Rimes Matrix solution and said it's a "critical component" aiding its ...