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Returns from agriculture a perfect storm of demographics, demand

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
Demographic shifts, rising food demand, inflation hedging, and ongoing farm consolidation are revolutionising how the world produces food and invests in the agriculture sector. Speaking at the AIST ASI Conference this week, Warakirri Asset Management ...

AustralianSuper hires head of international, private equity

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... the international capabilities necessary to manage a globally significant member-focused retirement fund." He added the past few years have highlighted the importance of agile, integrated investment strategies able to manage short-term macroeconomic ...

Russell adds to sustainable managed portfolios

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... objectives. The fund manager launched the range in May last year, following investor demand for more ESG options. "After another few years of devastating bushfires and floods, many Australians are eager to leave a positive impact on the environment in ...

Super, retirement unit cushions Link's massive loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... simplification strategy is nearly complete. We are on track to complete the Banking and Credit Management (BCM) sale in the next few days and complete the Fund Solutions (FS) sale to Waystone Group in October 2023." Bhatia added that he remains confident ...

Talent attraction key to family office growth: KPMG

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2023
The growth of local family offices in the past five years is driving an increase in demand for investment and management staff, according to KPMG's Australian Family Office Benchmark Report 2023. The survey, produced by KPMG together with Agreus ...

Super tough sell for First Nations people: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... be disengagement throughout the entire period." Although funds can't mandate legislation, Usher explained there are a few ways they can assist in supporting Indigenous members, and actively contribute to improving outcomes for the communities. "They've ...

Industry fund cuts insurance costs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
An industry super fund has announced a reduction in weekly insurance premiums for death, terminal illness, TPD, and income protection cover. First Super reduced the weekly cost of its default insurance cover, prompted by fewer than expected claims in ...

Vanguard reveals the premier asset class of the last 30 years

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... on performance is usually short-lived, and markets will typically recover and rise over time." "Looking back over the last few decades, bear markets on average last only 0.9 years and are generally followed by a bull market, averaging 6.5 years. Investors ...

Hejaz debuts Australia's first Islamic pension product

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... their investments with their faith and values," he said. Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension joins Crescent Wealth as one of the few faith-based funds in Australia, following Catholic Super merging with Equip Super, Australian Catholic Super integrating ...

Private credit to play critical role in the economy: MA Financial

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... have the experience to deal with a downside market, Houston added. "We've obviously had a very good market over the last few years... But we're going through a period of more dislocation at the moment, so you really do need to understand who ...