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Former industry execs launch analytics firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... Partners, Impact Investing Australia, and Australian Impact Investments. The aim of Jefferson & Shea is to improve transparency when it comes to the fees super funds pay to external fund managers. The new offering is based on that of ClearGlass in the ...

PwC picks senior leaders to oversee review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... within the firm, PwC said. Upon its closure, a summary of the key recommendations will be made available to ensure transparency, PwC confirmed. "We will not hesitate to take the recommended actions, including, where appropriate, exiting further people ...

AustralianSuper mistake spurs call for regulatory intervention

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... earnings on these amounts. However, AustralianSuper's failure to abide by the rules has sparked a call for greater transparency and action by regulators. Section 108A of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act was introduced in 2013, mandating ...

PwC chief exits over scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... to learning from our mistakes, listening to our stakeholders and enhancing our culture to build stronger trust and transparency," she said.

FCA simplifies listing rules to attract global companies

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... publish rules to improve how equity secondary markets operate. "The rule changes support the FCA's commitment for transparency in equity markets and are part of the Wholesale Markets Review the FCA is conducting alongside government to tailor the UK's ...

NZ Super Fund chief executive resigns

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... class asset owner, recognised globally for its strong investment performance, leading approach to ESG, reporting and transparency. "The Guardians, and the NZ Super Fund, have grown considerably since I joined and the fund has weathered a number of financial ...

YFYS sanctions don't help existing members: ISA

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... super funds are funds are serving up poor performance and high fees. "It is appalling that after several years of transparency, almost half the funds in this major segment of the market are still delivering high fees and poor investment performance," ...

US platform bids for Yieldbroker

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... technology," Tradeweb said. "Conversely, Tradeweb customers worldwide would benefit from increased liquidity, pre-trade transparency, and coverage of the Australian and New Zealand debt capital markets. Australia is home to the fifth largest pension ...

Clime outlines growth focus, wins mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... increased demand for the group's managed account consulting service in line with the industry move towards greater transparency and efficiency of investment management solutions," it said. Meanwhile, in line with its strategy to provide wealth solutions ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... criteria speak to precisely what is required to make it effective," she said. "What you're really looking for is transparency and legitimacy. It needs to be rights-informed and the way you go about setting up a good grievance mechanism is that you ...