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JANA names Georgina Dudley new chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... embedding technology-enabled resources to improve client outcomes and leading broader strategic initiatives, including a greater focus on sustainability. JANA chair Fiona Dunn referred to Dudley as a pillar of the business and said she has worked with ...

Final Royal Commission reforms to be tabled, YFYS review begins

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
The final raft of legislative reform resulting from the Royal Commission will be introduced to parliament this week and consultation on the review of the Your Future, Your Super regime has commenced, minister for financial services Stephen Jones confirmed ...

Affordable housing super's Achilles' heel: Weaven

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
Appearing at the Conference of Major Super Funds (CMSF), industry stalwart Gary Weaven said he expects the super sector will struggle with the national homelessness crisis and lack of affordability over the coming 30 years. Speaking on a panel discussing ...

Magellan FUM outflows continue

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
Magellan's fund under management (FUM) has cascaded to $57.6 billion, down $1.3 billion in August. The $1.3 billion net outflow comprised $600 million of retail money and $700 million from institutions. Meanwhile, the fund's global equities ...

ClearView Wealth appoints rehabilitation manager

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
... claims officer Joanne Faglioni. "We're always looking for ways to add value for our customers and advisers. A key area of focus has been on increasing our claims capability and enhancing our claims proposition," Faglioni said. "Alicia will be responsible ...

Not enough being done to fix super gap: AIST

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
In opening the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees' Conference of Major Super Funds, chief executive Eva Scheerlinck lamented the glacial pace of change for women when it comes to superannuation. Touching on why closing the gender super ...

Schroders names head of private wealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... said the appointment of Star brings further depth to Schroders' well-established distribution capabilities and additional focus on the private wealth segment. "Theone brings over 20 years' experience working in asset management for high-net worth individuals ...

IFM Investors appoints chief strategy officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... as its first chief strategy officer. In her new role, Nikulina will lead the development of IFM's global strategy with a focus on private markets solutions that meet the needs of Australian and global pension funds and their members. With over 25 years ...

Nanuk welcomes senior investment analyst

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... and utility projects. "Investing in areas related to sustainability shows no signs of slowing down," he explained. "Our focus is global and the ongoing expansion at Nanuk comes as we continue to see an increase in investors and advisers seeking global ...

Defensive equities strategies protect against downturn: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... characteristics at individual stock level, focusing on companies that individually exhibit lower price volatility. Most, however, focus on overall portfolio level risk and invest in a broader range of companies but optimise the portfolio to deliver the ...