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Super fund chair outlines future strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
... also be aided by a strengthening of Catholic and Equip's retirement and lifecycle product suite, which is another key focus for the funds, particularly following the release of the government's Retirement Income Covenant position paper earlier ...

Spaceship hits $1bn in total assets

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
The superannuation and investing startup has crossed $1 billion in total assets, after more than doubling the number in the last year. Its total assets more than doubled from $415 million in July last year to $1 billion now, while total customer base ...

Wells Fargo AM rebrands, names chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
... parent company Wells Fargo & Company. The new name reflects the strategic direction for the independent firm, with a singular focus on asset management and serving the needs of its global client base, the acquirers said. Reverence Capital co-founder ...

Governance Institute of Australia names chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
... the leading national governance body, both now and into the future." "This is an exciting time for us as we place a firm focus on innovation, modernisation and ensuring we continue to lead governance and risk management practice."

Aon, Willis Towers Watson terminate merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
... proposed scheme of arrangement has now lapsed, and both organisations will move forward independently. "Going forward, our focus remains steadfast on our colleagues, our clients and our shareholders. We believe we are well-positioned to compete vigorously ...

Advice firm acquires investment consultant

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
A Melbourne-based financial advice firm has acquired a boutique investment consultant for an undisclosed amount. Wattle Partners has acquired Atchison Consultants after several years of looking for the right partner to help it expand. The consultancy ...

NSX partners with retail platform

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
The National Stock Exchange is partnering with online retail broking platform Marketech, to give smaller companies access to capital. The partnership aims to improve liquidity for emerging Australian companies and allowing active traders to have real ...

AMP shakes up advice service model

KARREN VERGARA, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
... staying with AMP and supports the shift to the professionalisation of the advice industry. "Our members will now be able to focus on what they do best - delivering quality advice to their clients as well as delivering more advice to more Australians. ...

Economic recap: Week to July 23

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
The Delta variant outbreak remained the focus of attention in Australia. The daily case of infections in Greater Sydney surged to 136 on Friday (July 23) - the highest number since the this year's outbreak - prompting the NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian ...

New emerging markets ESG fund at Dimensional

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUL 2021
... Australia chair and chief executive Glenn Crane said. "Many of our clients want transparent, effective investment solutions that focus on climate change in a measurable way," he said. "With many emerging markets having higher emissions than developed ...