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ESR completes first phase of logistics park

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
Based in Toyko, the ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Centre is a multi-phase development that is set to be the largest logistics park in Japan and one of the largest ever developed (by value) in the APAC region. On completion, the asset will represent ...

US Federal Reserve enacts biggest rate hike in 22 years

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022
The US Federal Reserve has raised rates by 0.5%, the most aggressive interest rate increase in over 20 years. In his opening statement, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said: "Inflation is much too high, and we understand the hardship it is causing ...

Former ANZ Australia head in new role

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2022
Fred Ohlsson has joined wealth management firm Amplifi Group as managing director. Ohlsson announced in December 2018 that he was taking a career break, stepping down from the role of group executive for Australia at ANZ. He left ANZ in 2019 and in ...

Vanguard suspends trading in Russian securities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
Vanguard has suspended the purchasing of Russian securities from all its actively managed funds and is also working to divest passive holdings. In a statement, Vanguard said its total exposure to Russia only accounts for about 0.01% of client assets ...

Shoddy exam feedback fuels adviser stress

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
Financial advisers who failed the mandatory examination multiple times are slamming FASEA's feedback process, claiming it is inconsistent and fails to help them stay in the industry. As the failure rate continues to balloon, advisers making genuine ...

BNP Paribas scores new FX mandate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2021
BNP Paribas has been appointed by a boutique manager to manage its FX execution in a range of developed market currencies. Northcape Capital tapped BNP Paribas for its portfolio of middle office clients, BNP Paribas has an existing portfolio administration ...

HNW advice firm opens to retail investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021
A high-net-worth advice firm opened its doors to retail clients, launching four investment options for entry level investors who want to build their wealth. Hamilton Wealth Partners has launched HWP invest, available to investors with a minimum of $10,000. ...

State Street bolsters cybersecurity, recruits 400

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2021
State Street is adding 400 new roles to bolster its technology and cybersecurity support for its global operations. The roles will be based in Kilkenny, Ireland where it currently employs some 2000 staff across Dublin, Drogheda and Naas. The new unit ...

Transition to renewables trumps divestment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
Asset owners are increasingly opting to transition to renewable energy rather than take the blunt approach of divestment, an industry event revealed. Mercer senior sustainable investment specialist Jillian Reid spoke at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Record low CFA pass rate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
The pass rate for the latest Chartered Financial Analyst exam hit a record low, with some theorising that the pandemic interfered with preparation. After news that level one candidates suffered a dismal pass rate of 25% for the May exam, level two and ...