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Indigenous communities reunited with $25m in lost super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... the challenges Indigenous communities encounter in accessing super and banking services, as well as the significant opportunity to offer improved assistance," First Nations Foundation chief executive Phil Usher said. "It's clear that millions of ...

Platypus AM appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
... she was excited by the prospect of leading Platypus' next phase of growth. "I am delighted to have been given this opportunity. Platypus' strong performance track record, its talented and diverse team and client-first culture have underpinned the success ...

Funds SA recruits from LGT

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... executive John Piteo said: "To attract someone of Simon's experience and calibre to the organisation is a wonderful opportunity for Funds SA." "Our technology architecture and capabilities will be a crucial component in delivering strong, long-term investment ...

Australia's wealthiest women not getting the advice they need

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... industry, including poor communication, sales pressure, and a lack of rapport. JBWere said there was a "tremendous opportunity" for financial services designed to meet women's specific needs. "The research demonstrates that HNW women are not necessarily ...

Australian Ethical eyes small caps as play for advisers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... However, Australian Ethical points to stretched valuations in these global giants, preferring a burgeoning ethical opportunity to invest in Australian small caps. "Advisers and asset consultants are topping up their Australian equity allocations, specifically ...

Luxury fashion house sued over Birkin bag sales

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... market power by requiring consumers to purchase other, ancillary products from [Hermes] before they will be given an opportunity to purchase a Birkin handbag," the lawsuit claims. "With this scheme [Hermes] were able to effectively increase the price ...

Listed companies drive economy's momentum: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... however, is the laggard. While it may have fallen out of favour with some investors, Bruce sees a "good absolute value opportunity" in the resources sector. "Our view is that the outlook for China and iron ore is better than the market - so resources ...

Investors being influenced by the 'Powell pivot'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... managers employ riskier securities, both in and off-benchmark." Th report said manager selectors have an "invaluable opportunity" to evaluate active fixed income teams' decisions and performance through the evolving economic and interest rate conditions ...

Markets, economies benefit from eustress: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... hard to come by until recently, the opposite has eventuated - borrowers now have to think long and hard about the opportunity cost of their finance. "We have ourselves a period of interest rate eustress," Paton said.

Lombard Odier brings plastic circularity fund down under

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... Victoire Carous. "We're excited about the launch of our LOIM Plastic Circularity Fund in Australia. There is tremendous opportunity for turning plastic waste into a resource, as well as driving economies of scale and economic returns," Lombard Odier ...