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UK to follow Australia's lead in creating megafunds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
... be unlocked to invest in infrastructure and other businesses for the future, Reeves said. It will also free up money for local public services over the long-term, enabling about $39 billion (£20bn) to be invested in local communities, the government ...

Fiji super fund picks Northern Trust for custody

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
... which was established over 50 years ago, has about $6.5 billion in assets as at June 2023. It is a major investor in the local Fiji economy and one of the country's largest property owners, including owning many hotels and resorts in the island nation. ...

Capital Group names managing director for APAC

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2024
... new role, she will oversee Capital Group's relationship with major financial institutions across the region and work with local client groups to cultivate partnerships with global and regional distributors. Dvorak will also ensure Capital Group's initiatives ...

Perpetual reveals decade of philanthropy insights

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2024
... funds across regions. The report also noted that the increase in state-level funding may be indicative of a greater focus on local issues, reflected in a 10% decrease in contributions to organisations working at a national level and slight decrease in ...

Mutual Trust merges with CMS Private Advisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... suburban accountant. We only see this trend increasing," Simmons said. "As we continue to grow, we are reinvesting in our local client services team. Mergers with likeminded firms such as Reynolds Advisory and CMS are helping to build broader and deeper ...

Fidelity makes key sales appointments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... asset consulting, strategic accounts, platforms and strategic solutions. He will report to Fidelity International's local managing director Simon Glazier. De Pourbaix has over 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry, including with ...

Asena Family Office adds chief investment officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
The local arm of the US-based Asena Family Office has snared the high-profile John Likos as its investment chief. Likos - who has over 20 years of experience in financial markets - joins from BondAdviser, an employee-owned financial services provider ...

US election to add to inflation woes: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... experts are weighing in on how either a Republican or Democratic win may impact markets. US shares were lower on Monday (local time) ahead of the election, as polls continue to indicate it will be a tight race. Commonwealth Bank senior economist Belinda ...

FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... chief executive Krishan Mishra during the FPSB's 20 th anniversary celebrations, is to support CFP professionals in meeting local regulatory requirements when pursuing employment opportunities across borders. The two organisations will team up to develop ...

Future Fund delivers strong 11.9% return

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024
... it seeks attractive risk-adjusted returns. "We have continued to pursue investments that provide greater exposure to the local currency and protection against higher inflation. The portfolio is positioned towards the middle of its risk settings."