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NGS Super finds new administrator

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
NGS Super has selected a new administrator to replace Mercer, which has been providing its services for 14 years. Following a review of the $14 billion super fund's administration operating model in February 2023, NGS Super chose G​ROW Inc ​(GROW)​​ ...

Super viewed as lifeboat by Aussies: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
While experiencing financial strain today, most Australians are confident there's better times ahead because of their superannuation savings. An Essential Research survey of 1151 people, commissioned by the Super Members Council (SMC) in November, found ...

Natixis IM subsidiary hires head of sustainability

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
Natixis Investment Managers affiliate Flexstone Partners appointed a managing director and head of sustainability. Samira Boussem took the post on January 8, having been promoted from her role as head of ESG at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions ...

Treasury to refresh financial adviser exam

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
The financial adviser exam is due for some changes as Treasury bids to make it more flexible. The consultation, which is open until 10 January 2024, is proposing several changes under the Corporations (Relevant Providers-Education and Training Standards) ...

Citi broadens custody offering

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
Citi Securities Services has introduced capabilities to support dual-access exchange-traded funds (ETFs), affording investors the flexibility to access funds via an exchange or unlisted distribution channel. The global custodian now distinguishes itself ...

New enhancements to Expand, CFS Edge

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
Insignia Financial (Insignia)'s flagship platform Expand Essential has made enhancements to its menu, while Colonial First State (CFS) has added new options to CFS Edge. Recent additions to Expand Essential include new multi-manager options MLC ...

JPMAM to bring more alts strategies to wholesale investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
Local wholesale investors will have greater access to alternative investments thanks to a new partnership between J.P. Morgan Asset Management and iCapital. JPMAM said the new union demonstrates its global strategic priority to democratise alternatives ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
One in nine Australians expect to have more than $250,000 in debt when they retire, a new study by AMP shows, however separate research from TAL suggests debt in retirement is of little concern. A study commissioned by AMP has found that fewer than ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has appointed a chief economist and assistant governor to lead its Economic Group, which comprises the Economic Analysis and Economic Research departments. Sarah Hunter assumes the position, taking over from Luci ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
In its final response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR), the government plans to modernise the best interests duty and amend the Statement of Advice (SoA), while also granting approval for superannuation funds to provide personal advice. In its ...