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Qualitas expands with senior appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... investments team. Joining Qualitas is James Kaufman. In his new role, Kaufman will lead the firm's expansion and increased focus on the 'value-add' sector of the market; acquiring existing assets with the potential to add value through active management ...

NAB launches offshore green bond

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... seeking to produce measurable impact, according to NAB executive general manager, capital financing Steve Lambert. "NAB's focus on shared value and impact investment means we are able to provide choice, allowing investors to invest in ways that meet ...

Passive is a Faustian bargain: Ariel CIO

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
Ariel Investments' global equities chief investment officer, Rupal J. Bhansali, believes passive investors have made a "deal with the devil" in focusing on lower costs at the expense of higher risks. Explaining her position, Bhansali told a media briefing ...

Fidante creates small-cap boutique

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... boutique," Donohue said. "We believe the boutique structure and leveraging Fidante's multi-boutique platform allows us to focus on what we do best - generating returns for our investors," Dougherty added. Challenger chief executive funds management Ian ...

Future Generation to donate $6.8m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... a large drop in revenue and profit. Future Generation will deliver a significant donation in October to charities with a focus on children at risk and youth mental health, chief executive Louise Walsh said. About $3.82 million will go to children and ...

Property manager creates unlisted fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
A subsidiary of an Australian property fund manager recently launched its new unlisted property fund. This week Centuria Property Funds launched the Centuria Diversified Property Fund. It is a multi-asset, open-ended unlisted property fund with an objective ...

ANZ appoints culture executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
Following scrutiny around systemic cultural issues within the big four banks, ANZ will welcome a key human resources executive to a role with broader scope and new title. Kathryn van der Merwe is joining the bank as group executive, talent and culture. ...

Omega unveils equity income fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
Melbourne investment manager Omega Global Investors appointed John Moore as portfolio manager of its new Omega Australian Equity Income Fund. Moore aims to target after-tax returns designed for specific outcomes, which include low volatility, low drawdown ...

Inflows drive first net profit for HUB24

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017
... grow further as a result of two new white label agreements and 27 distribution agreements signed during the half-year. "Our focus on delivering superior full-function platform capabilities is really resonating with advisers and their clients," HUB24 ...

Professional standards spark SAFAA training

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... at GRC Solutions is thrilled to be partnering with such a highly-regarded industry body. The partnership aligns with our focus on servicing the financial services market with high quality, professional compliance and regulatory training," GRC Solutions ...