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Pepper Money launches SMSF loan offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... manager of mortgages and commercial Barry Saoud said against the backdrop, there is also an opportunity to add more diversity of offerings in the space. "SMSF lending is being embraced by a growing number of Australians as one way to have some control ...

ReCALIbrate grant winners announced

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... understands their circumstances and needs is crucial to effective and impactful advice. "ReCALIbrate aims to promote more diversity among financial advisers so that consumers receive appropriate advice that is relevant to them," she said. CALI board ...

La Trobe University appoints lead for $200m campaign

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... and extensive alumni community to help realise the University's strategic ambitions." "As someone deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and the transformative role that universities play in our communities, I am very excited to be joining La Trobe ...

Rainmaker names ESG leader super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... claims regarding their sustainability practices." Rainmaker also considered funds' net zero commitments, gender diversity among its management and senior executives, investment screening and the quality of their portfolio holdings disclosures.

OTPP, PGGM chief investment officers resign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... also played a critical role in establishing our multifaceted climate strategy and as an active advocate for action on diversity, equity and inclusion, both internally and through engagement with our portfolio companies." For his part, Hindo said his ...

Pacific Current Group buys into fund manager

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... Harman in 2009, Avante was established with the vision of creating a private markets manager that harnesses the power of diversity. Having invested nearly $1.5 billion of capital since inception, Avante provides private credit and equity solutions to ...

Gender parity in funds management stalls

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... marking a 0.1% rise year-over-year. This lacklustre progress comes despite asset management firms continued emphasis on diversity initiatives. "If firms really want to move the dial, they need to improve the gender balance when it comes to appointing ...

Australians retiring later than global peers: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... Aussie equities and property and incorporate a range of strategies into their investments. "This will bring greater diversity to their portfolios and give them the best chance of retiring when they want, and living the life they want," she added. Natixis ...

HESTA welcomes head of portfolio design

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... Sandoval said she's delighted to be joining HESTA.. "I look forward to supporting HESTA's deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the industry and leveraging my experience and expertise to drive innovative investment strategies and deliver ...

Industry mega trends impacting distribution roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... and support throughout the due diligence phase. And it's not just the super funds. Watson is seeing a demand for diversity in asset management strategies across wholesale, retail and institutional funds. "All are contemplating how to efficiently ...