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Super fund shortlist practically advice: IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
IOOF is questioning the Productivity Commission's recommendation for a "best in show" superannuation fund shortlist, saying it is akin to providing financial advice. The ASX-listed financial services giant said it is uncomfortable with the proposal ...

Socio-economics dictate insurance needs of young Aussies: Insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
One of Australia's largest group insurers believes it should be up to individual superannuation fund trustees to determine the minimum age for providing automatic default life insurance cover. In its submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee ...

HUB24 introduces low-cost product

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... banking and financial services Royal Commission, HUB24 said this will likely accelerate the shift away from large institutional platforms. It is currently working with institutionally aligned advisers to meet the best interests of their clients by providing ...

Bennelong adds distribution executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
Bennelong Funds Management expanded its sales team with the appointment of a new institutional distribution lead. Formerly of Arnhem Investment Management, Natalie Kulakoff has taken on the role of institutional distribution executive at the $10 billion ...

Independent planning firm jumps into agriculture

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
... challenge, with super fund trustees and executives apparently still haunted by significant past failures suffered by institutional players who have invested in Australian agriculture.

Alternative trading platform appoints insto sales head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
An alternative exchange appointed Liquidnet's former head of Australia to run its institutional sales division. Murrough O'Brien links with Chi-X Australia as director of institutional sales, leaving a hole to fill at the institutional trading network. ...

Westpac investment arm awards real estate mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
A $10 billion investment arm of Westpac has awarded a mandate to a multi-asset manager, as it broadens its approach to listed real estate assets. Principal Global Investors Australia said it has picked up a number of investment mandates, including from ...

IFM reports solid FY18

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
IFM Investors reported strong funds under management and bottom line growth in FY18. The institutional investment manager reported a 15% growth in funds under management year-on-year, alongside pre-tax profit margin growth. With $107 billion under management ...

Innovators must cooperate: Stone and Chalk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
Fintech incubator Stone and Chalk has launched a national program designed to encourage cooperation between innovators based in its Sydney and Melbourne hubs. The new national program will close down operational silos and increase access to investors ...

Church threatens to dump $21bn of fossil fuels

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
One of the UK's largest charity fund managers has voted to sell $21 billion worth of investments in fossil fuels if the companies don't align to climate change goals by 2023. The Church of England's parliament voted 347 to four in favour ...