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Time to diversify global alts allocations: Telfer

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
Aside from being a great risk management strategy, allocating to international alternatives deals can garner positive long-term returns for local investors, UBS Asset Management country head Alison Telfer says. Speaking with Financial Standard, Telfer ...

Rethinking retirement: Focus on spending, not saving

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
AMP general manager of retirement solutions Ben Hillier has emphasised the need to inspire more confidence in individuals approaching retirement. On a panel at a Financial Services Council (FSC) policy briefing on Thursday, Hillier said the predominant ...

FICAP 2023: Countdown is on

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
Preparations are underway for the 2023 'Who Wants to be a RockStar?', to be hosted by the Financial Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) next week. After a four-year hiatus, FICAP's renowned Rockstar night is making a comeback, with all ...

APRA toughens stress testing frequency, valuation stance

KARREN VERGARA, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
The prudential regulator is reinforcing the importance of superannuation funds to conduct more rigorous and frequent stress testing amid the fracas over valuations in the property sector. In updating Prudential Practice Guide SPG 530 Investment Governance ...

IFM drops $50m on local infrastructure player

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
IFM Investors has backed utilities and communications provider Smart Urban Properties Australia (SUPA), making a $50 million investment. The global fund manager said it entered into a binding agreement with SUPA Group, which provides dual energy infrastructure ...

Schroders hires AMP operative

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
Schroders Australia has completed the reshuffle of its fixed income and multi-asset team with the hire of Pierre Wu as investment director. Reporting to Schroders head of product, solutions and client delivery Natalie Morcos, Wu will be responsible ...

Regulators begin FAR consultation

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
APRA and ASIC have commenced an early consultation on the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), calling for input from ADIs, insurers and super trustees. Together, the regulators have released key materials for consultation to support the timely implementation ...

AMP adds three group executive roles

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
AMP is expanding its executive leadership as it moves to a flatter organisational structure following its recent divestments. The wealth manager said it will elevate the leadership of its platforms and advice businesses in two new roles on its executive ...

Iress appoints former Pendal veteran

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
Cameron Williamson joins the group as its chief financial officer after more than 15 years at Pendal Group. Williamson will step into the new position next Monday, reporting to Iress chief executive Marcus Price. The announcement follows former Iress ...

Equip Super sets sights on being different

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
The $30 billion superannuation fund is firmly in its growth era, consolidating its multiple brands and products and unveiling a new look that it hopes will help achieve its ambitious plan of being "a different type of fund." Two years on from its official ...