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It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
A panel discussion at the AIST Superannuation Investment Conference (ASI) delved into the performance of private credit markets and highlighted nascent investment opportunities. QIC head of multi-sector private debt Phil Miall, IFM Investors executive ...

Citi terminates staff super fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
Citi is closing its staff superannuation fund and ceasing all defined benefit funding, saying it's no longer feasible to continue operating. Employees were recently advised the company had given notice to the trustee that it has decided to terminate ...

Russell adds to sustainable managed portfolios

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
Russell Investments extended its sustainable managed portfolio range, adding three new options for investors. ​The additions are the conservative, diversified 50 and high-growth products. "Demand for sustainable investment solutions continues to grow ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
Inherent flaws in unlisted asset valuations complicates the transparency of performance comparisons for superannuation fund members. Australian Retirement Trust chief investment officer Ian Patrick told the AIST Superannuation Investment Conference ...

State Super partners with analytics firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
The $38 billion State Super has selected a global data and analytics firm that recently launched in Australia to provide portfolio and risk solutions. State Super senior investment manager Alan Chan said the fund chose Premialab for its ability to deliver ...

LGT Crestone hires from Future Fund

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
LGT Crestone is expanding its investment team with the appointment of Matthew Tan as senior asset allocation specialist. Tan's recruitment has boosted LGT Crestone's in-house investment team to 22. He joins from the Future Fund where he spent ...

MA Financial strengthens lending business

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
MA Financial Group has reported strong growth in its private credit book, rising 59% to $564 million, with joint chief executive Chris Wyke saying the group's focus on the asset class is paying off. This, the group said was driven by the accelerating ...

Millions of Aussies investing in collectibles

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
More than one quarter of all Australians are turning to collectibles to make money, including Pokemon cards, handbags, and designer furniture. According to data from Finder, 28% of Australians, representing 5.6 million individuals, have invested in ...

Former AFA president Dugald Mitchell remembered

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Dugald Mitchell, a former president of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), passed away on August 18 at the age of 89. Mitchell was an active member and leader of the AFA, playing key roles as a member of the National Education Committee and ...

Treasury names new ASIC commissioners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
The federal treasurer has named three new commissioners who will spearhead ASIC for the next five years, as incumbents Danielle Press, Sean Hughes and Karen Chester wrap up their terms. CHOICE chief executive Alan Kirkland, Commonwealth Bank chief risk ...