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AFA posts $273,135 operational loss

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... for advice professionals to collaborate, advocate, innovate, and learn, expenses and resources have been scrutinised. "The focus has been on delivering value to retain and grow revenue where possible, despite a declining number of members, which has ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
Strategy discussions around defined contribution workplace saving tend to focus on plan design and engagement but questions of asset allocation are also critical, according to a discussion summary of the most recent Jasper Forum. The Forum was led by ...

Equipsuper investment chief on re-energising his team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... point counts, it is more important than ever to adhere to our long-term investment discipline. This centres around a strong focus on diversification, not just across asset classes, but also within asset classes. So, while we expect market conditions ...

Westpac updates on strategic priorities

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... simplification of its business. Portfolio simplification relating to the businesses Westpac operates, with a particular focus on getting back to banking and exiting its wealth and insurance businesses. It said it has progressed the sale of three businesses ...

Rest revamps equities team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
Industry superannuation fund Rest has restructured its listed assets team as it adopts a more holistic approach to investing its $66 billion in funds. As Rest continues to enhance its whole-of-fund investment style, it has realigned the team's roles ...

Cbus overhauls climate change reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... portfolio emissions that sees the fund's reported emissions reductions restated to reflect real-world outcomes. The fund will focus on "real world" reductions to hit its target and has changed its reporting to reflect fluctuations in asset enterprise ...

ASIC probes super fund, investment manager greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
ASIC chair Joe Longo said the market regulator is currently investigating several listed companies, super funds, and managed funds for potential greenwashing. "Only last week we issued our first greenwashing penalty, and we're currently investigating ...

FPA membership declines, deficit materialises

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
The Financial Planning Association of Australia's (FPA) membership has fallen to 10,954 members from 11,811 last year, and the association has recorded a before-tax deficit of $1.2 million for the year ended June 30. FPA member numbers decreased ...

Hines, Cadillac Fairview announce $1.5bn BTR deal

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
... BTR assets across Australia and will be seeded by three development sites. The joint venture's investment strategy will focus on projects located in vibrant submarkets close to transportation, employment hubs, diverse retail offerings and entertainment ...

Federal Reserve raises rates 0.75%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
... fears that the Fed 'risks tipping the United States into a recession and causing widespread joblessness.' "Your 'overarching focus' on 'using [the Fed's] tools to bring inflation back down to our 2% goal' no matter the cost is particularly troubling ...