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AXA hires from CFS

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Michelle Lacey. "Bevan's appointment demonstrates AXA IM's commitment to Australian clients as we continue to provide more focus and proximity to our clients in response to their evolving needs," Lacey said. "With responsible investment strategies being ...

More super funds make climate commitments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Emma Herd said. "We are proud to have our first bank partner on board as the initiative progressively moves from an initial focus on investors to being opened to all actors across financial markets over the next few years. "End-of-decade goals to reduce ...

Female CFPs more invested in financial planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2021
A new survey reveals that women with the Certified Financial Planner designation are more focused on holistic yet detailed advice and can build client trust better than male counterparts. The survey commissioned by the CFP Board of Standards found that ...

James Murdoch launches SPAC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2021
The son of Rupert Murdoch has filed papers to launch a US$300 million blank cheque company, which will focus on investing in Asia. James Murdoch, the younger son of Rupert Murdoch and former chief executive of 21 st Century Fox, is working with Uday ...

AMP loses default KiwiSaver mandate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2021
... commitment to KiwiSaver," he said. "We continue to invest extensively in the ongoing strengthening of our offer to clients and focus on supporting them to achieve a great retirement." Currently, AMP is "renovating" its KiwiSaver scheme after appointing ...

AustralianSuper, Club Plus to merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
AustralianSuper and Club Plus Super are working towards a merger, which would see the creation of a $207 billion fund. Club Plus Super identified AustralianSuper as the right strategic, cultural and operational fit for its members and reached out to ...

Savills IM appoints local team, launches fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
A newly created team, led by a former BlackRock regional executive, is boosting the international manager's presence in Australia as it launches its first pan-Asia strategy. Savills IM has appointed four, including former BlackRock managing director ...

Advice practices set to benefit from tax cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... and outcomes of the economic environment caused by it," De Gori said. "This is a positive budget for the economy, with a focus on jobs, growth and supporting the disadvantaged. We will be working closely with members to ensure they understand the finer ...

BetaShares appoints chief financial officer

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... who stays with the business. Gellert also continues with his corporate development responsibilities. "Given the additional focus on investment, both in organic growth and strategic investments, we decided to appoint a CFO," he said. BetaShares has $17 ...

Rest hires from Cbus, BT

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... appointments of Andrew Thomas and Sally Cobb, are all important milestones in building this expertise and sharpening our focus on constructing member-focused multi-asset portfolios," Lill said. "Kiran has extensive experience in managing Australian and ...