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Thematic investing grows threefold

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
The global thematic funds landscape has increased almost threefold over the past three years, with assets under management swelling to $295 billion (US$195 billion) worldwide. That's according to the latest Morningstar report, which analyses the key ...

Netflix-for-funds bolsters leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... experience" on boards would help Forum 360 uncover further uses for its technology, and added the former BCA chair would focus on helping the firm develop analytics which "matter to board members and management teams from our unique data thread". "He ...

Small administrator eyes large funds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
Brisbane-based superannuation administrator IFAA is ready to broaden its focus beyond the mostly small and medium super funds it typically serves, as the addition of a new shareholder bolsters the firm. Almost half of the equity in Brisbane-based superannuation ...

Billionaire investor warns against buying the dip

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... opportunities. "At [Thorney Opportunities] we always keep an eye on the short-term fluctuations of the market however our main focus continues to be on the medium-to-long-term outlook," he said. "Viewed through a longer term lens, the current market ...

QIC names new head of global private capital

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
QIC is bringing home an executive from its US business to replace Marcus Simpson, who recently retired as the head of global private capital. Stephen Whatmore is moving into the role after leading the North American team and setting up the QIC global ...

Super women: Female-led funds on top

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
Super funds with female trustees and female leaders can boost their member's super by $100,000 over their working life. That's according to the latest data coming out of Rainmaker Information, which found that female-led funds with MySuper products ...

Boutique dealer groups merge

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
Spark Financial Group and Aura Wealth Australia have agreed to merge, in a move impacting 80 financial advisers. Aura executive director Andrew Coloretti told Financial Standard that the merger was driven by a desire from both groups to achieve economies ...

QIC appoints lead investment duo

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
QIC has appointed a new chief investment officer and deputy chief investment officer to a rebranded global multi-asset division. A spokesperson for QIC has confirmed the global multi-asset division is being rebranded to state investments, focused on ...

Life insurer chief executive retires

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
The founding chief executive of one of Australia's life insurance providers is retiring after more than 40 years in the industry. Integrity Life has announced its chief executive Chris Powell will retire in the middle of the year, appointing chief financial ...

Women rule ESG, but gap remains

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
... realising they are running a marathon). "It is an area where there will always be more work to be done and it requires continued focus and commitment." And despite the vast number of women, Steed notes that inequality still exists within the space. "While ...