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SSGA expands risk-based ETF model portfolios

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
... of investment solutions Benjamin Regnat said the risk-based ETF model portfolios employ a strategic asset allocation framework focused on risk tolerances and long-term return expectations. "Our process considers ETFs from all providers to ensure portfolio ...

ASIC, APRA provide FAR update

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... insurance and superannuation industries from 15 March 2025. It imposes a strengthened responsibility and accountability framework to improve the risk governance cultures of APRA-regulated entities, their directors, and most senior executives. As part ...

Robeco launches two new strategies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
Robeco is strengthening its position in transition investing with the launch of two new equity strategies for institutional investors, and the repositioning of two fixed income strategies. Robeco said the strategies allow investors to tap into the growth ...

iExtend receives AFSL after lengthy wait

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024
... pathway for how innovation such as iExtend can best participate in this industry and within a consumer protection focused framework." iExtend enters a co-ownership agreement with life insurance policyholders under which it pays some premiums in exchange ...

Committee calls for 'sick agency' ASIC to be split in half

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024
... Financial Protection Bureau's approach, it noted. The committee also want ASIC to develop a long-term public reporting framework that quantifies and assesses the regulator's performance and capacity to investigate and enforce breaches of corporations ...

APRA heightens expectations around trustees' spending

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024
... expectations around expenditure, the enhanced guidance sets out design principles for a robust expenditure management framework, including board oversight, alignment with strategic objectives, and active monitoring and review. It also outlines APRA's ...

ASIC calls out sloppy adviser data

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024
... "approved" were not approved qualifications under the determination of the Financial Adviser Exam, Australian Qualifications Framework 1-5 qualifications, and Regulatory Guide 146 training/qualifications. ASIC is also aware of instances where AFSLs are ...

APRA: RSE licensees show 'common areas of weakness'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024
... weakness," it said. APRA said improvements are needed in early warning indicators and trigger levels in the trigger framework should be more relevant to RSE licensees' operating environment and risk profiles. Additionally, APRA said improvements ...

Stafford Capital secures $220m First Super mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024
... equity". Stafford said it has worked closely with First Super for several years to develop a specialised ESG diligence framework that has been, and will continue to be, applied to the co-investment program. Stafford Australian private equity lead Daniel ...

Vision Super in hot water over coal investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024
... policy, removing its revenue-based coal, oil and gas investment restrictions and replacing them with a "carbon budget framework". Market Forces analysis revealed Vision Super's default investment option has since picked up investment exposure to Whitehaven. ...