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Evergreen launches RI index

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2021
Evergreen Consultants established a responsible investment index based on a grading system that focuses on an investment manager's intent and actions rather than solely on portfolio metrics. The Evergreen Responsible Investment Grading Index (ERIG Index) ...

Magellan profits dip

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2021
... these investments and that they will add to building a stronger Magellan over time," the group said. "At Magellan, we do not focus on short term earnings or performance and that will not be changing." MFG shares had slid 8.5% by mid-day from Monday's ...

New Forests appoints head of sustainability

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2021
... Zealand. In her new role, Saleeba will continue to develop the New Forests' sustainability and impact framework and focus on opportunities in natural climate solutions, biodiversity conservation and the circular bioeconomy that can create value for ...

Franklin Templeton appoints unit registry provider

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 AUG 2021
... a cornerstone of our business and we're committed to working with best-of-breed providers like Iress to support our focus on delivering better outcomes for investors."

Stellar year of returns for Aussie equities funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
The tale of a rising tide raising all ships played out in Aussie equities managed funds returns for FY21, but some managers rose more than others. The median performer in equities managed funds beat its benchmark in FY21, with Bennelong topping large ...

AMP flags recovery, profit jumps

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
AMP's 57% year-on-year jump in its half-year profit shows positive signs of recovery but it's still a far cry from the company it was four years ago. In the six months to June, the group's underlying net profit after tax hit $181 million ...

State Street hires from Macquarie

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... well and has extensive experience both from a client and transition provider perspective. This appointment continues our focus on hiring the industry's best people to service our clients," he said. Transition management is a key business for State Street ...

SEEK raising $260m for new fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2021
... will act as the manager to the fund. "As announced in February 2021, the goal of the strategic review was to enable SEEK to focus on the growth opportunities in AP&A [Asia Pacific and Americas] whilst retaining economic exposure to Investments and Zhaopin ...

Netwealth hires head of investment solutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2021
... Financial Standard, Netwealth joint managing director Matt Heine said: "We are really pleased Naomi has joined the team as we focus on growing our asset management and managed account business alongside our broader platform offering." "Naomi's experience ...

Profit boost for CBA, ups remediation bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2021
Despite reporting a $1.4 billion profit boost, Commonwealth Bank's legacy financial advice business and legal troubles continue to eat away at the bottom line. In releasing its FY21 results this morning, CBA's provisional remediation bill owed ...