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Mirova targets super funds in multi-billion dollar raise

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2023
... established technologies, including onshore and offshore wind power, photovoltaics, hydropower, energy storage, and energy efficiency. Further, it will continue to support the development of low-carbon electric mobility and hydrogen. Mirova said that ...

E-commerce giant retreats from super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
... interest as an index-only superannuation offering. At the time, it said the fund would leverage Kogan's digital efficiency, blending its expertise as an e-commerce leader with Mercer's global scale and investment capabilities. Mercer is also ...

Perpetual loses key executive to First Sentier

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
... supplier management. "Together with her leadership team, Gazal will work with the business to continue to implement efficiency and scale to enhance productivity, to ensure the best outcomes for our valued clients and investors," First Sentier said. She ...

Government to amend transfer balance cap laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... a capped defined benefit income stream. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said this is another step to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, ensuring that members aren't adversely impacted as a result of a merger or successor fund transfer. ...

High-performing firms reveal strategies behind success

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... High performers tend to service 30% more clients than other firms on average and can serve them with greater service efficiency from a lower spend. "By streamlining the advice process and implementing well-documented service models and systems, high-performing ...

Cbus appoints new head of infrastructure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... Hannemann assumed the role of chief transformation officer, with a focus on achieving "operational excellence" and driving efficiency across the fund. Taking the mantle of chief operating officer, Nancy Day oversees critical support functions within ...

AIA restructures retail insurance unit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... the best experience and we constantly seek improvements where possible," Tremethick said. "These changes aim to drive efficiency in our service proposition, making it easier to do business with us and provide consistent client outcomes." Further, he ...

PGIM Real Estate launches research lab

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... executive and global chief operation officer Cathy Marcus said the firm believes that better technology can improve efficiency and create better investment performance. "Through RealAssetX, we are leveraging the depth and breadth of PGIM Real Estate's ...

Global insurers eye private markets, clean energy: BlackRock

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... insurers' minds," Kim said. In addition, 47% of insurers are exploring technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and cut costs. As to where technological enhancements can "add value" to their SAA, the report indicated that insurers most ...

Trading platform pays $830k over suspicious trades

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023
... 'organisational and technical resources' to ensure that trading messages submitted by it did not interfere with the efficiency and integrity of the market." As a result, Interactive Brokers was issued a fine of $832,500. Interactive Brokers was also ...