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ETF market to soar 30%: State Street

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2024
Australia's exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector is tipped to rise 30% in 2024, buoyed by passive equity and fixed income products, State Street predicts. Tim Helyar, the country head for Australia at State Street, said the forecast is based on discussions ...

James Mawhinney applies to have ASIC's case struck out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
Lawyers acting on behalf of the embattled Mayfair 101 private equity investment group have applied to the Federal Court to strike out the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) case against the group's managing director James Mawhinney. ...

Non-compete clauses come under the microscope

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
Treasury has released a new consultation paper, Non-competes and other restraints: understanding the impacts on jobs, business and productivity, finding that these restrictions could have a "chilling effect" on the workforce. "The impacts of non-compete ...

Income AM bolsters sales function

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2024
... to have recruited seven talented revenue writers to join our high-performing sales team," he said. In other moves, IAM general counsel Cameron Coleman will also take on the role of chief operating officer. Coleman has held senior roles at Citi, Shaw ...

Court delays DASS class action settlement approval

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2024
... Darwell has been with E&P for more than eight years, starting out as an analyst. Mike Adams will continue in the role of general counsel and joint company secretary.

JANA appoints new investment trusts leads

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... remain committed to delivering tailored solutions and strengthening our offerings across all consulting practices," JANA general manager of investment trusts Leon Tisdell said. "Both Claire and David bring a wealth of knowledge to their respective positions ...

Suncorp sells NZ life business to Resolution Life

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... believes the acquisition is in the best interests of Asteron Life policyholders, allowing the New Zealand team to focus on general insurance. Meantime, Suncorp Group chief executive Steve Johnston said the sale will provide Asteron Life customers with ...

Aware Super chair named governor-general

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
Samantha Mostyn has been confirmed as Australia's new governor-general after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recommendation was approved by King Charles III. Mostyn said she was honoured by the appointment and was ready to serve with "integrity ...

HUB24 growth officer jumps to AZ NGA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... Professional services group AZ NGA has announced the appointment of Chesne Stafford in the newly created role of executive general manager. Stafford is currently in the role of chief growth officer at HUB24 and is set to start her new role in July 2024 ...

MetLife enhances employee benefits package

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
MetLife Australia is introducing menopause, fertility, and gender affirmation leave for employees, while also extending its parental leave policy. The life insurer is rolling out a revamped benefits program for its staff, saying the new policy is designed ...