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APRA eases hard caps in revamped executive pay

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
... Standard CPS 511 Remuneration (revised CPS 511). The non-financial measures (like potential detriment to consumers) were a focus at the Banking Royal Commission, which eventually made three recommendations on the subject. What qualifies as "material" ...

US manager eyes Australia

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
... "Axius is delighted to be working with Polen given its successful approach to investing, high quality returns and strong focus on people and culture." Its most recent fund manager partnership was with ARP Investments, announced in July. It has also worked ...

Deutsche Bank expands Australian operations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
Deutsche Bank has launched a cash management business in Australia, adding 14 new staff including a head of cash product. In what the bank is describing as "a terrific boost for local employees", the new Australian business marks the 14 th in Asia Pacific ...

Findex appoints chief growth officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
... Aon Australia where he previously led distribution strategy and execution as national director of commercial sales. "My focus will be equipping and empowering the Findex team with the technology, capabilities and a culture that will deliver sustained ...

ClearView flags future with HUB24

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
... advice business. The launch of La Vista Licensee Solutions two years ago was flagged by ClearView as part of its strategic focus on the IFA market. The company says 31 self-licensed practices have joined La Vista for licensing and back office infrastructure ...

InvestSMART adds to board

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
ASX-listed InvestSMART Group has added a well-known financial commentator and editor to its board, which is chaired by Paul Clitheroe. Effie Zahos will join InvestSMART's board. She is currently editor-at-large at Canstar. Until last year she was ...

Pengana launches new Israel equities fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Pengana Capital is partnering with an Israeli fund manager to launch a new tech-focused fund that invests in 30 stocks for local wholesale investors. The Pengana Alpha Israel Fund is managed by Alpha LTI, an equities boutique founded in 2005 that currently ...

Fund managers' ESG beef

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Fund managers with a focus on ESG must be wary of supply chains, especially where meat and dairy industry are involved, according to new data. The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index found that the world's largest meat, fish and dairy producers are ...

CBA feels pressure of low rates, profits down

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
... were a good outcome which is attributed to the bank's disciplined execution of its strategy. "Our strong balance sheet, focus on operational excellence and the dedication and commitment of our people ensures we remain well placed to support our customers ...

SASB appoints Australian advisor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
The global body responsible for setting sustainability disclosure standards has appointed its first senior advisor for Australia following increased interest from local institutional investors. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has ...