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What instos want from managers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... dramatically in 2021. This clearly reflects the overarching theme of investor responses this year: the increasingly sharp focus on climate change at a global level."

$450 SG threshold axed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
The longstanding requirement for workers to earn more than $450 a month to be entitled to the superannuation guarantee has been scrapped. In a move that would benefit more than 200,000 women, the need for Aussies to earn more than $450 a month in order ...

Aged care expenditure to jump 37%

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... consequent need for Australia's aged care system to be sustainable, it's likely future federal budgets will. Despite the heavy focus on improving Australia's aged care system and the consequent expectations of increased scrutiny on providers, budget ...

New India fund eyes HNWs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
A new fund focusing on five key thematics across publicly listed companies in India will launch to high-net-worth investors. India Avenue Investment Management will launch India 2030 in the third quarter of this year, a high conviction, actively managed ...

What to expect from the budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
Ahead of the federal budget tonight, there is already some good news for the superannuation sector and small businesses. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released details about a few initiatives that will be included in the budget. The government will ...

ASIC cracks down on investment guru

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
A self-styled investment guru and social media wealth expert has had her Australian credit licence cancelled by ASIC. Dominique Grubisa lost her licence for her company Master Wealth Control on the basis that the business was not engaging in the credit ...

Budget to boost home ownership rates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
... Superannuation Funds of Australia welcomed the move, with deputy chief executive Glen McCrea saying: "Importantly, because of its focus on voluntary contributions, the FHSS scheme will not impact on the primary role of super being savings for retirement." ...

State Street appoints APAC head of asset managers

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
State Street has hired from KPMG to fill the newly created role of head of asset managers segment, Asia Pacific. Neil Macdonald will join the role effective May 14. He will lead State Street's engagement strategy for asset manager clients in Asia ...

Macquarie Wrap reaches new milestone

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
The Macquarie Wrap platform has hit new heights, recording over $100 billion in assets under administration. As at 31 March 2021, Macquarie Wrap has $101.4 billion in AUA, 21% market share and annual flows of $4.9 billion. Head of wealth product and ...

Canadian pension giant, real estate manager in JV

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
... continues to grow its global portfolio and capital partnerships," Bridge chief financial officer Sean Zasche said. "Their focus on high-quality, infill real estate and long-term ownership aligns well with Bridge's business model." Likewise, PSP Investments ...