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Quantifeed launches portfolio for car lovers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
... diversification benefits," Brant said. He added that Quantifeed has also developed model portfolios for clients investing in other modern global industries, such as 3D printing, robotics and social media.

Advisers must prepare for the next generation of clients

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... non-traditional financial products, and financial advisers must stay on top of what's new, what's next and what's on the horizon. "Modern consumers increasingly want to take more control of their financial futures and technology is facilitating access ...

Iron magnate makes historic $400m pledge

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... to cancer research, education and early childhood development; and two lots of $50 million will go to the eradication of modern slavery and underprivileged communities respectively. The historic donation was unveiled by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ...

Top trends reshaping Aussie superannuation

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... the dawn of a new era in Australian superannuation, there has never been a more important time for super funds to embrace modern technology platforms," the report said. "Demand for more personalised product and service offerings combined with ongoing ...

Sharing economy to reshape global real estate

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... industrial REITs such as car parks, storage units, warehouses and even retail shops are becoming repurposed to suit the modern era. Parts of car parks, for example, are being refurbished as data centres or workspaces as the demand for privately-owned ...

Human rights considerations are good for investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017
... Government in February that it will initiate an inquiry into whether Australia should introduce legislation akin to the UK Modern Slavery Act, in recognition of the 45.8 million people around the world who are in some form of modern slavery. It is hoped ...

NAB retains long-term asset servicing mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
... "They are an iconic institution with strong values and vision so we are proud to remain a major partner of theirs." "A modern university has complex banking needs in a range of international markets. The university and higher education sectors are extremely ...

First Super halts private equity investments

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... companies that have enterprise agreements in place which have lower wages and conditions than what is contained in the relevant modern award," he added. "Businesses based on unsustainable labour costs or challengeable industrial arrangements pose a high ...

Savills IM expands with $90m acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... of investments Australia, Lee Tredwell, said the acquisitions "fit perfectly into the strategy of our fund which targets modern, high occupancy, low-risk assets suitable for long-term investment in markets across Asia Pacific that exhibit potential for ...

Super funds support PRI statement on slavery

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... Responsible Investment is calling on Australian superannuation funds and fund managers to sign a statement in support of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. The statement will form part of PRI's submission to the federal parliament Joint Standing Committee ...