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FCA issues notices to Link Fund Solutions, Woodford

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 12 APR 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) investigation into the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF) finds that the failures of Link Fund Solutions (LFS) and "star stock picker" Neil Woodford ultimately led to the fund's demise, leading to the ...

'Licensee for hire' fined $1.25m by court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024

Lanterne Fund Services was issued a $1.25 million penalty by the Federal Court for failing to comply with basic obligations, including operating with almost no compliance staff or risk management processes. In July 2022, ASIC issued civil penalty proceedings ...

$53bn added to ETF market over 12 months

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024

Australian investors added $2.65 billion into ETFs that invest on international equity markets over the three months to 31 March 2024, according to data released by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Vanguard. The inflows into international ...

GBST develops private equity platform

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024

Wealth management software business GBST has collaborated with Luna Partners to create a technology platform that connects investors and managers to the wholesale private equity market. The cloud-based SaaS platform will open investment opportunities ...

Foreign investors optimistic about Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024

Foreign investors are feeling particularly optimistic about Australia, according to Kearney's Global Business Policy Council's 2024 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index (FDICI). The survey, which reflects investor sentiment regarding foreign direct ...

Australian housing crisis escalates as affordability worsens

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 8 APR 2024

Rising interest rates and weak disposable income growth have caused housing affordability to drop to its lowest point in decades, according to Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) senior economists. The economists pointed out that Australian Bureau ...

BlackRock faces 'stiff competition' from APAC asset managers

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024

BlackRock has maintained its position as the best brand among asset managers in the US and APAC, though subtle shifts are signalling change, according to the latest Broadridge Fund Brand 50 report. Incorporating insights from 1200 fund selectors and ...

Investment managers embracing AI: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024

According to a report by Mercer, nine out of 10 investment managers are either using or planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their investment strategies or asset class research. The report flagged that the question is no longer if but how ...

Infrastructure a foundational portfolio asset class: IFM Investors

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024

Infrastructure should be considered as an equally vital asset class for institutional investors as traditional asset classes, according to the latest annual IFM Investors Infrastructure Outlook. Although infrastructure has a proven track record as a ...

Indigenous communities reunited with $25m in lost super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024

The total superannuation found by First Nations Foundation on behalf of Indigenous Australians now comes in at $25.2 million. In 2023, the foundation reconnected First Nations people with $1.2 million, bolstering the total found. The superannuation ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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