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Global manager launches European infrastructure fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2019
A $222 billion global asset manager will launch a third diversified European infrastructure fund. First Sentier Investors - formerly known as Colonial First State Global Asset Management - will launch its third European Diversified Infrastructure Fund ...

Integrity Life launches lifetime discount offer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2019
... and products must be appropriate for their needs," Integrity Life managing director Chris Powell said. "This simple principle is something that businesses such as ours are seeking to address and to play a valuable role in the evolution of our industry ...

Super funds recognised in UNPRI awards

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2019
A number of Australian superannuation funds have been recognised for their responsible investing efforts by the UNPRI. The inaugural PRI Awards have been presented, highlighting individually excellent projects across the United Nations-backed Principles ...

Global manager wins Zurich mandate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2019
Zurich Australia's investment arm has awarded a mandate to a $1.2 trillion global manager. Zurich Investment Management has allocated an undisclosed amount to Insight Investment's Diversified Inflation Plus Fund for its diversified strategies - including ...

Adviser of the Year named

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2019
... awards. The AFA's highest honour, the AFA and Zurich Adviser of the Year was awarded to Simone Du Chesne. Du Chesne is principle of EQ Wealth and Quantum Wealth and has been a financial adviser for over a decade. Prior to entering the financial advice ...

Hejaz climbs Islamic fund ladder

KRISTI CHENG  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2019
Hejaz Financial Services announced its flagship fund, the Global Ethical Fund, has outperformed Australia's other Islamic investment funds during FY19. It achieved gross returns of 6.82% per annum, while Crescent Wealth generated 4.56% per annum. ...

PPS Mutual bolsters leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2019
Specialist insurer PPS Mutual announced two senior appointments from ANZ Wealth and Asteron Life. Steve Salter has been appointed state manager for Western Australia and South Australia and David Lowe steps into a senior underwriter position. Salter ...

Clime Capital settles class action

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2019
Clime Capital has settled a Federal Court class action in principle for an agreed sum of $8.3 million. Backed by IMF Bentham, Clime told shareholders it was pleased the in-principle settlement has been reached with UGL, a firm that provides engineering ...

APRA proposes new remuneration standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
APRA is introducing a new remuneration prudential standard for its regulated entities on the back of the Hayne Royal Commission's final recommendations. Draft prudential standard CPS 511 Remuneration is open for consultation until October 22. Chief ...

New Zealand retirement system under review

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
New Zealand's retirement income system is under review, determined to measure the impact of shifting labour forces and declining home ownership. Submissions are open for the Commission for Financial Capability's (CFFC) three-yearly review of ...