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Super fund commits $20m for housing affordability

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2019
... home-buyers. "Having a home is a fundamental element of financial security and societal connection and the lack of affordable homes close to major infrastructure is a huge issue for the community and our members," said chief executive Debby Blakey. "We ...

Boutique fund manager names chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2019
... positioned for growth," he said. Rahmani began her career at Macquarie as a business analyst within Macquarie Capital. She spent close to five years working for Macquarie in the United States before returning to Australia as head of strategy, business ...

Lloyds, pension fund pay $250m settlement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019
... services. Among the third-party managers, BlackRock was awarded a $55 billion mandate by Scottish Widows, to be taken on at the close of the arbitration proceedings. At the time, Lloyds Banking Group said it was close to finalising arrangements for the ...

Macquarie asset management business down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019
At the Macquarie Group annual general meeting chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake said the group was performing in line with expectations, despite the annuity-style businesses, including Macquarie Asset Management, being down. Addressing the AGM ...

Government to close super salary sacrifice loophole

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2019
New legislation will enforce stronger protections against dodgy employers who short change workers' superannuation savings via salary sacrifice contributions. Assistant Treasurer and Housing Minister Michael Sukkar introduced a raft of tax measures ...

Shorting doesn't have to be risky: Solaris

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2019
... market risk. They're both equity-facing stocks," Martin said. "We've had a good time on that pair. Every time we look to close it off, AMP finds another way to find a new nadir."

AXA equities executive departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
AXA Investment Managers' head of Framlington Equities for Asia left the business at end of May, the manager confirmed. Mark Tinker moved to Hong Kong in September 2013 to lead the expansion of the Framlington Equities franchise in Asia, where he ...

Active, passive investing continues to confuse: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
Active and passive management are still confusing investors, according to Natixis Investment Managers. Latest research from the global investment giant shows just over two thirds of surveyed investors across the globe understand the difference between ...

Private wealth firm grows footprint

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... principal adviser. All three are former partners and executive financial planners of Westpac. Smith served at Westpac for close to 18 years during which time he received numerous accolades, including being named as one of Australia's top 50 financial ...

APRA proposes new remuneration standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
APRA is introducing a new remuneration prudential standard for its regulated entities on the back of the Hayne Royal Commission's final recommendations. Draft prudential standard CPS 511 Remuneration is open for consultation until October 22. Chief ...