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Palisade Real Assets acquires second waste business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... pioneers, leading the way in providing local, distributed renewable energy, integrated development and driving practical innovation into the sector. "As part of the transaction, we are delighted that Thomas has joined the Palisade Real Assets team. We ...

SVG invests in Australian agtech

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
Silicon Valley agrifood innovation investor SVG is launching a $50 million venture fund in Melbourne to fund local agtech startups. The THRIVE Australia Venture Fund aims grow the agtech startup ecosystem in Victoria and across Australia fast-tracking ...

BlackRock, NAB Private Wealth unveil iShares ETF suite

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2022
... complementary iShares thematic ETFs," BlackRock said. The fund seeks to offer investors exposure to global technological innovation trends including electric vehicles and driving technology, healthcare, robotics and automation, digitalisation, clean ...

AZ NGA, Blue Invest acquire VBP stake

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
... plans. VBP co-founder and chief executive Carney said it's an exciting partnership that means continued growth and innovation while adding client value. "It has allowed Deegan and me to realise some capital value, created a pathway for key staff ...

Reserve Bank explores digital currency potential

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... Bank's policy objectives, including safeguarding public trust in money and promoting efficiency, safety, resilience and innovation in payment systems and financial market infrastructures," the RBA said. RBA deputy governor Michele Bullock said this ...

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... should be encouraged to decrease costs and increase efficiency. "Legislation and regulatory practice should support innovation and enable technology to provide solutions to industry challenges. Digital solutions, which aim to address the complexities ...

Perpetual makes moves in digital innovation space

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
Jon Alder has been appointed as the new general manager of Perpetual Corporate Trust's (PCT) digital arm to drive its digital solutions and innovations strategy. With over 25 years' experience in technology, software and operations, Alder was most recently ...

Russell Investments chief executive announces departure

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... Reverence Capital Partners managing partner Milton Berlinski added the firm has built on its legacy of asset management innovation. "It's recognised OCIO capabilities to further strengthen itself for the future and address the exacting demands of ...

Insignia Financial, Personetics partnership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... dependent on a continuum of support - from a basic household budget to comprehensive financial advice. "We believe innovation and technology will help us deliver advice across using various digital solutions and other channels. It's a journey to explore ...

Optimum Pensions, Generation Life launch lifetime annuity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... Pensions managing director David Orford said vital steps toward an increased focus on post-retirement and the product innovation are required in this space. "The investment linked annuity complements the objectives in the Retirement Income Covenant as ...