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Aussie stocks burnt in blaze

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
As Australia burns, so too does the bottom line of our listed companies, with real implications for our retail, insurance, agriculture and transport sectors. The Australian economy is also not without risk, with many economists predicting that the bushfire ...

Fintech appoints former super fund chief

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
The former chief executive of a $78 billion superannuation fund has joined the board of an ASX-listed fintech. Former First State Super chief Michael Dwyer has joined the board of Iress, alongside Trudy Vonhoff. The two have been appointed as non-executive ...

Aussie investment gurus delve into alternatives

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
Australia's investment elite are backing alternatives over the coming year and a half, with an eye towards mitigating market volatility and generating solid returns. Real assets such as infrastructure and real estate continue to be the Australian investor's ...

Fixed income giant names Australia head

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
A global fixed income investment manager has named its new Australia head, promoting the incumbent to a regional leadership role. PIMCO managing director and co-head of Asia-Pacific portfolio management Rob Mead is set to head PIMCO's Australia ...

Aussie share funds boast stellar 2019

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
Managed funds focusing on the Aussie share market have boasted a stellar 2019, with more than 10 funds returning more than 30% for the year before fees. The new research comes out of global consulting firm Mercer, who released its latest Australian ...

MetLife appoints KPMG super director

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
A director of superannuation advisory at KPMG is set to join MetLife in a newly created role. Wendy Tse will join MetLife in April as chief of staff and external affairs. She will advise MetLife's clients on regulatory and government affairs, as well ...

Analysts remain wary as ASX breaks 7000

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020
The S&P/ASX 200 Index has broken the 7000 mark following news of Trump and China finally signing a trade deal, but analysts remain wary of the new record high. The Index gained 47 points on Thursday to finish at 7041.8, setting a new record high for ...

Shareholder activism on the rise

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020
Shareholders are demanding changemore than ever before. That is, according to financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard, and its 2019 review of shareholder activism. The report found that 147 investors launched new campaigns against companies ...

Investment boutique makes PIMCO hire

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020
A boutique fixed income investment manager has announced the appointment of a former PIMCO leader to its investment team. Dr. Laura Ryan has nabbed the newly created role of head of research at Ardea Investment Management, tasked with building a new ...

Climate crisis tops list of risks for 2020s

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2020
For the first time, climate crisis and environmental degradation have taken out the top five spots in a list ranking the risks most likely to impact the world over the coming decade. It comes as extreme weather events batter the world; with fires burning ...