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ARK Invest acquires European ETF issuer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023
... began the firm, when we were coming to Europe, and with this acquisition 'ARK Invest Europe' will roll out during the next few months." The Rize ETF brand will be phased out, transitioning into ARK Invest Europe, the hub for ARK's expansion into Europe ...

Gender parity in funds management stalls

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... lack of progress in gender parity is that asset managers are often looking at the same narrow pool of candidates. There are few experienced female fund managers in the industry and naturally, they will be eager to explore opportunities at other firms," ...

The Wealth Designers in expansion mode

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... but joining forces made sense as he shares the same values and ethos. Canion is based in Geneva but will return to Perth a few times throughout the year. "Our new alliance will see me representing The Wealth Designers in Switzerland, the EU and the UK ...

Industry mega trends impacting distribution roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... across the whole portfolio. "These days, it's not just about presenting a new fund, protecting your fee base and hosting a few lunches - the role of a distribution executive has evolved considerably," Watson says. "Our distribution people are working ...

Integrity Life to cease writing new retail policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
Integrity Life will not take on any new retail advised business, saying the decline in risk advisers has forced a strategic pivot. Integrity Group, the parent company of Integrity Life, said it undertook a review of the business' strategy, considering ...

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 ...