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Cbus stalwarts retire, union leader returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2022
... delivers for members." "His expert contribution on our investment committee has long been valued by our investment leaders." Though most importantly, Swan noted that Noonan takes the obligation for directors to question and provide challenge, seriously. ...

Super heatmap findings garner mixed responses

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... period is pleasing and reflects funds' focus on member outcomes, fee reduction, risk management, and investment returns. Though Fahy took issue with the APRA's comments regarding sustainability. "APRA's use of net cash flows as a measure ...

MySuper heatmap reveals sub-par products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2022
... high total fees and costs, Qantas Superannuation Glidepath was the only MySuper product to be labelled significantly high. Though, Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund Balanced, HOSTPLUS Superannuation Fund Balanced, Mercer SmartPath, Mercy ...

ASIC proceedings name Pendal board member

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... Financial Standard, Perpetual named Heap as one of the three Pendal directors invited to join the combined board in 2023. Though, Heap's appointment hinges on the completion of Perpetual's acquisition of Pendal. ASIC alleges the board members ...

More alpha gains through ops

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
Growth in fund complexity and managing assets in-house has triggered intensive efforts by pension funds to beef up their operational and support functions. JANA principal consultant and head of operational consulting, Jo Leaper, says there is a growing ...

HNWIs remain interested in digital assets: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... digital assets is a major barrier to investment. In addition, 34% of investors admitted to investing in digital assets even though they "do not fully understand what they are doing". "Regulation is vital to ensure that the digital assets class keeps ...

RBA bumps up cash rate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2022
... entering a recession, Maple-Brown Abbott's head of Australian value equities Dougal Maple-Brown said it's unlikely, even though Europe and the US may have already entered one. "As we all know, the RBA has been tightening now for most of this year. Everyone ...

AMG Super to take on fledgling super product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... decision to close it and move away from offering default super products. The company has since rebranded to Acclaim Wealth, though its super business is still called AMG Super.

Mercer identifies investment opportunities for 2023

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... principles on sustainability but ensure that efforts to 'clean' portfolios are aligned with the need to green the planet." Though often overlooked by investors are mining stocks that are crucial to the transition and offer an element of inflation protection. ...

DASS clients pushed to accept paltry recoupment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
... former clients lodged formal complaints, believing to have suffered a loss due to misconduct related to financial advice. Though, evidently the fact that a complaint has been made doesn't ensure eligibility for restitution.