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Don't water down YFYS: Grattan Institute

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... Institute has warned the government against watering down the Your Future, Your Super reforms, saying it should instead focus on implementing the remaining recommendations of the Productivity Commission. In its submission, Grattan Institute has argued ...

2022 Power50 advisers revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2022
For the ninth year running, Financial Standard has named the 50 most influential financial advisers in Australia. The Financial Standard Power50 is comprised of the top advisers that are actively driving the financial advice industry forward, helping ...

Hostplus hands Bell Asset Management $500m mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2022
... "We're looking forward to working with the Hostplus team to manage funds on their members' behalf." Bell's core focus is on its global equity capabilities; it's small and mid-cap strategy has outperformed the MSCI World SMID Cap index ...

Challenger appoints chief financial officer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2022
... leading the sale process of Challenger Bank, Grimes felt it was an appropriate time to transition from her position and focus on a range of non-executive director opportunities. "Rachel should be rightly proud of everything she has achieved at Challenger. ...

Ironbark to distribute Robeco products

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... allow Robeco's strategies to be fully supported in the wholesale channel. "The partnership allows Robeco to continue to focus on the institutional channel and is committed to providing high quality strategies and service to our clients and consultants," ...

Nuveen to acquire Arcmont Asset Management

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... opportunity to significantly expand our position in one of the world's most dynamic investment markets and strengthen our focus on meeting the increasingly complex capital needs of clients globally." Nuveen intends to combine Arcmont and Churchill ...

New APRA chair named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... strength is in its people. "APRA's strength is its diligent and committed people, who have a clarity of purpose and clear focus on ensuring the financial interests of Australians are protected and the financial system is stable, competitive and efficient. ...

Yarra Capital adds sustainability lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
... Investments Association of Australasia. "We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Erin to Yarra. There has never been greater focus on ESG and sustainability matters in financial markets, and Erin's deep experience will significantly benefit the investment ...

Future Fund proves resilience to market shocks

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
The Future Fund produced a return of -0.6% for the first quarter of the financial year, while developed listed markets fell 5.2%. The sovereign wealth fund's assets under management (AUM) are now $193 billion, falling by $1.25 billion over the quarter. ...

Budget deficit pressured by debt costs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... CPI rose 7.3%, the highest annual movement since 1990. Nevertheless, over time, the strategy alluded to the fact that the focus will shift to achieving measured improvements in the budget position to stabilise and reduce gross debt as a share of the ...