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UniSuper makes venture capital play

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
... growing innovation and start-up sector. "UniSuper is one of Australia's largest and most respected and innovative super funds, and the capital at its disposal will go a long way to ensuring we can seize opportunities presented by the brilliant minds ...

abrdn establishes Sustainability Group, promotes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
... and regulatory matters." At the same time, abrdn is expanding its sustainable products range by converting 24 of its SICAV funds to Article 8 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), including 18 equity funds and six fixed income funds. ...

Plans to remedy NALI, NALE issues welcomed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
... provisions to ensure they operate as intended. "The non-arm's length expense provisions are designed to prevent superannuation funds from circumventing contributions caps, and artificially inflating fund earnings through non-commercial dealings," a statement ...

ASIC scrutinises managed fund marketing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
ASIC is investigating the marketing of managed funds, to identify the use of misleading performance and risk representations in promotional material. The move from the regulator comes after action on several managed fund schemes, based around alleged ...

Popularity soars for managed accounts

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
More than ever, financial advisers are turning to managed accounts to better take care of client funds, according to SPDR ETFs and Investment Trends most recent report. According to the research, more than half (53%) of financial advisers are now using ...

Capital Group appoints to newly created role

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
... product for four years. "Capital Group is known for its long-term focus, multiple-manager investment approach and launching funds that will stand the test of time," Ferris said. "I am looking forward to expanding the firm's equity, fixed income and multi-asset ...

AMP North bolsters offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
... the investment menu include the BetaShares Crypto Innovators and VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and Esports ETFs, as well as funds such as Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund, First Sentier Responsible Listed Infrastructure Fund, the Munro Global Growth ...

Ashurst launches super offering, hires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
... clients, providing advice across regulation, taxation, insurance and corporate governance. Ashurst global co-head of finance, funds and restructuring Jamie Ng welcomed Charaneka to the role. "We are excited to expand our superannuation capability and ...

Douglass exits Magellan board

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... mandate, while McLennan was named interim chair. Kirsten Morton is currently acting as chief executive. MFG's total funds under management stood at $69.1 billion as at March 11, a 39% drop from $113.3 billion last September. Ironically, before taking ...

Super should help secure home loans: Inquiry

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
... their house and retirement savings?" Another key recommendation from the report that has the potential to involve super funds would see Treasury formulate partnerships with the private sector to deliver discount-to-market rent-to-own affordable housing. ...