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Bridgewater to restructure, pushes for global expansion

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... expand, with plans to increase its presence in Asia through Singapore. The firm sees opportunities in equities and sustainability products. In addition to the job cuts, Bridgewater also announced that co-chief executive Mark Bertolini will be stepping ...

Government to double tax for high super balances

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... and we want to make sure it's sustainable." The tax break reform will strengthen the superannuation systems sustainability, the reduction in tax breaks generating $2 billion in revenue in its first year, he said. Though Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor ...

Stafford Capital Partners launches sustainable timber impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... that underpins that 5% return, and the benefit is that the additional carbon credit comes on top," Whitely told FS Sustainability. "It's incremental, but given your view on the future carbon price, we believe we will deliver nine-11% return, inclusive." ...

Sentinel launches Aussie BTR platform

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... "Kinleaf's offering is grounded in providing a living experience that is focused on the renter, prioritises sustainability outcomes, and supports the creation of vibrant and engaged communities," he added.

Mercer embroiled in greenwashing allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... and misleading statements and engaged in conduct that could mislead the public. "There is increased demand for sustainability-related financial products, and with that comes the growing risk of misleading marketing and greenwashing. If financial products ...

ClearView offloads managed investments unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... signs of revival. The industry's return to profitability has been driven by structural reforms that focus on sustainability including product changes and the repricing of historical inforce portfolios," ClearView managing director Simon Swanson said. ...

NGS Super taps Robeco for major equities mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... super fund's international equities investments. NGS Super chief investment officer Ben Squires confirmed to FS Sustainability the mandate is for approximately $750 million, constituting approximately 22% of the $13 billion super fund's total ...

Australia leads the way in pension system sustainability: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... retirement income systems have poor system design, population ageing, and elevated inflation imperilling long-term sustainability. The average OECD government spend on pension payments will rise from 9% to 14% of GDP over the next four decades. "Globally ...

MAX Awards 2023: Nominations open

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023
... was named executive of the year distribution. Janus Henderson Investors won the industry category for its Global Sustainability Equity Fund and UniSuper won the consumer category for its super fund of the year campaign. The two organisations to win multiple ...

Ending the super wars: Government acts to legislate an objective

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... "world-class" retirement income system. "The proposed objective places preservation, retirement income, equity, sustainability and a dignified retirement at the heart of superannuation policy while recognising the ongoing role of the Age Pension," said ...