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APRA outlines 2023 super priorities

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
This year, APRA is focused on rectifying sub-standard practices, eradicating unacceptable performance, and influencing improved retirement outcomes. That's according to its 2023 supervision priorities, released today. It said it's all part of holding ...

Divestments impact Insignia FUMA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... for the quarter. "The reduction of 37 advisers in the self-licensed channel was primarily from within existing member practices following reviews of their adviser bases during the quarter, and this is not expected to have a significant financial impact," ...

JANA management buys out Insignia stake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... our clients can measure and understand the impact of their decisions while supporting the integration of sustainable practices into all parts of the investment process." The deal is expected to be completed this month, at which time Insignia Financial ...

HUB24 launches new ESG ratings

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2023
... understanding, easily determining whether a fund has been certified by us and adheres to the strict operational and disclosure practices required to meet our responsible investment standard," he said.

Managed accounts growth to continue: State Street

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... rate of use increased 16% in the last year alone. She says it all comes down to the benefits being realised in advice practices, like reduced compliance burden, transparent structures, and reduced operational risks. "Outside of that, what's coming ...

Pre-retirees want, need financial advice: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... advisers is therefore to understand what risks need to be managed for pre-retiree clients and what that means for advice practices, portfolio construction frameworks and investment decisions." He said an effective plan will help pre-retirees envisage ...

HUB24 inflows slow amid challenging market dynamics

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... pipeline of opportunities across all customer segments including, large national licensees, brokers, boutique advice practices and self-licensed advisers. Platform funds under administration (FUA) were $55.8 billion as at 31 December 2022, up by $5.8 ...

Gender diversity in investment management slightly improving: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... are women, up marginally from 17% five years ago. "Achieving improved diversity may require innovation in recruitment practices, especially given the current tight labour market," McLaughlin said. "Heightened awareness of biases in advertising, evaluation ...

More alpha gains through ops

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... the way strategies interact together works well. It's about ensuring that you've got the right processes and practices but equally, that they are not a drain on the business." Unlike asset managers who have long run a full in-house operations ...

National gender pay gap stuck at 22.8%: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2022
... Wooldridge said the stagnant gender pay gap must be a signal to employers to pick up the pace by implementing policies and practices that evidence shows contribute to improved gender equality. "At a time when Australia is experiencing a critical skills ...