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Advice gap spurs boom in investment media

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021
The gap between those who want financial advice and those who have the means to afford it is being credited for the popularity of media companies offering investment news and tips. Investment newsletter founded by Marcus Padley Marcus Today recently ...

Brian Hartzer in new role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021
Former Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has taken on a new role with a technology firm. He will chair the board of Reejig, an artificial intelligence human resources technology company. Hartzer currently also serves as chair of Beforepay, a Sydney-based ...

Australia Post Super Scheme cuts premiums by 10%

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021
Some members of Australia Post Super Scheme (APSS) will enjoy reduced insurance premiums as the fund makes several alterations. The $8 billion APSS informed members that there will be a few changes to investments, strategic asset allocations and group ...

Goldman Sachs promotes five in ANZ

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
Five individuals at Goldman Sachs in Australia and New Zealand have been promoted as part of the firm's global managing director class of 2021. In an internal memo, Goldman Sachs Australia chief executive Simon Rothery congratulated Andrew Boak, Andrew ...

CFA Institute launches new ESG standard

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
CFA Institute launched the Global ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products, a new standard designed to facilitate more accurate evaluation of ESG investment products. The standards are voluntary and can be applied to all investment vehicles ...

AMP officially exits life market

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
With the complete divestment of its equity interest in Resolution Life, AMP has officially exited the life insurance business. AMP today divested its 19.13% holding in Resolution Life for $524 million. The sale of this holding completes AMP's exit ...

Montaka Global inks new distribution deal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
Specialist global equities manager Montaka Global has confirmed a distribution deal with an Australian firm. Hillcrest Strategic Partners will distribute Montaka funds to the intermediated retail market across Australia under the new agreement. Hillcrest ...

Most shorted companies on ASX: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
Australia's most shorted listed companies include several mining and resources companies along with Crown Resorts and accounting software firm Xero. That's according to new analysis from US-based researcher Fintel. It reported that as of October 31 ...

ASIC smooths path for crypto ETFs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
ASIC has released guidance for product issuers on crypto exchange traded products, with the industry broadly supporting the regulator's stance. ASIC's good practice guide includes admission and monitoring standards, custody of crypto-assets, pricing ...

Honan acquires Modern Risk Solutions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
Honan Insurance Group has acquired Modern Risk Solutions, an insurance and risk advisory specialist focused on emerging tech, startup and life sciences. The acquisition sees Modern Risk continue operating as a discrete entity, to be referred to as Modern ...