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Advisers wary of ethical funds, launch own rating system

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
A co-op of financial advisers believes superannuation funds are performing poorly when it comes to providing ethical and sustainable investment options, as reflected in a newly launched rating system. The Ethical Advisers Co-op is launching its own ...

Minimum wage rises by 3%

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
... starting on or after July 1, the increase will apply to all employees whose pay rates are determined by the NMW or a modern award, and employees who aren't covered by an award or agreement. Employees covered by an award will see their award rate increase ...

Managed Account Awards finalists revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2019
... sector asset classes and multi-asset class programs with a range of risk profiles or other goal based objectives. A specific award for managed account programs offered by advice firms that are integrated into the advice process will also be on offer. ...

Industry fund appoints inaugural CIO

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
... portfolio manager for equities and property. Lum won the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Investment Rising Star Award in 2016. At Energy Super, Lum will lead an internal investment team of three and work with the fund's asset consultant ...

Zenith acquires New Zealand firm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
Investment research provider, Zenith Investment Partners is in the process of acquiring an overseas business as it expands into offshore markets. Zenith has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with NZX Limited to acquire New Zealand ...

Super fund names new life insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
A $12 billion superannuation fund awarded its life insurance contract to a new provider, ending a seven-year partnership with OnePath. TAL will take over from 1 July 2019 as LGIAsuper's group life insurance partner. LGIAsuper chief executive Kate Farrar ...

Industry super fund appoints new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
An $8.6 billion industry superannuation fund will welcome a new chair as the incumbent completes the 12-year term. The Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund announced David Hutton will take the post from July 1, replacing Richard Haddock. ...

MAX Awards 2019: Get voting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
... Year; Executive of the Year - Distribution; and Executive of the Year - Marketing. "We are delighted to host this annual award and keen to showcase the dedication, expertise and sheer hard work of all the finalists. We commend them for their ability ...

Finnies recognise wealth management disruptors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
... Australia Government, and Tic:Toc and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. FinTech Australia received 237 submissions this year across 19 award categories, an increase of 30% compared to last year. General manager Rebecca Schot-Guppy said: "The judges have commended ...

Colonial First State awards $170m mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Colonial First State has awarded a global manager a $170 million mandate to invest in Australian real estate securities. DWS will invest in Australian real estate investment trusts (AREITs) on behalf of CFS under the mandate awarded in the first quarter ...