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Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... portfolio, it was removed from the exclusions list in April 2023 based on our regular review process and consideration of expert third-party advice." Meanwhile, its counterpart, the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZSF), has been excluding investments ...

Future Fund soars to $272.3bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... that did not eventuate in 2023. "Equity markets were at one point in or near a technical correction and bonds were in their third straight year of negative returns. Then risk assets rallied strongly in the final quarter of the year, fuelled by speculation ...

Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... interest rates which have raised the cost of living and resulted in declining real wages. Inflation eased to 5.4% in the third quarter of 2023, down from 7.8% in the fourth quarter of 2022, though it remains above the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) ...

Ethical ETF assets surge in 2023: Analysis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... responsible investment claims when it comes to allocations to ethical and responsible investment options." According to the third 2023 Responsible Investing Report, created by Investment Trends in partnership with Australian Ethical, 29% of potential ...

Mercer Super loses state leaders

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... some time out to refresh and is looking to rejoin the superannuation/financial sector over the coming months. He is the third senior executive to depart Mercer in recent months following the acquisition and bedding down of BT's superannuation and ...

APAC investors embrace value-added strategies: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... Japan stands out as the most attractive investment decision this year in the region, with Tokyo and Osaka ranking second and third with 85% and 70% of investors interested. Osaka is tied with Sydney and Melbourne in fourth place. The survey also revealed ...

Macquarie consortium bids for technology firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
Macquarie Capital, as part of a consortium, is attempting to take over a global software and technology company for about $1.5 billion. The consortium that also comprises Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates via Giant BidCo want to acquire ...

BlackRock bags Global Infrastructure Partners for US$12.5bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... projects." The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, with an expected closure in the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, BlackRock announced US$10 trillion in AUM following US$289 billion of full year net inflows ...

Adviser numbers stable at 15,650

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... It had 546 at the start of 2023, a 13% drop in adviser numbers. Morgans Financial with 427 comes second place, while in third place Interprac Financial Planning had 331 employed advisers. Count Financial (310), Alliance Wealth (302), Charter Financial ...

Saxo lowers trading costs

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
Trading platform Saxo has overhauled its fee structure so investors can trade for as little as $3. From January 15, investors on Saxo's platform buying and selling Australian equities pay a minimum $3. Competitors such as Stake charges the same ...