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Mercer appoints acting CIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2017
Following the resignation of Pacific chief investment officer Russell Clarke, Mercer has named an interim successor and announced the addition of six new partners in the Australian business, including a former Colonial First State executive. Deputy ...

Damned if they do, damned if they don't

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2017
First the good news. Crude oil prices have closed the March quarter of 2017 above the psychological US$50.00 per barrel mark - the level they have risen to since the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced that they (and non-OPEC ...

Data limiting ethical investing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
The lack of quality data and transparency are barriers for institutional investors wanting to fully integrate an environmental, social and governance framework in their investment process, the latest research from State Street shows. About 60% of Asia-Pacific ...

UK pension regulator puts responsible investing centre stage

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
The UK pension regulator has outlined new investment guidance for trustees of defined benefit schemes and said attention needs to be given to environmental, social and governance factors. "Trustees need to take environmental, social and governance (ESG) ...

Global SMA rated superior

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
A separately managed account portfolio providing investors with exposure to major tech disruptors was awarded a superior investment grade rating from SQM Research. The Loftus Peak Global Change Model Portfolio was awarded four out of a possible five ...

Not our job to protect big insurers: APRA

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
The rise of peer-to-peer insurance and smaller insurance tech companies should be taken as a warning to established players - and APRA isn't going to protect outdated business models from failing. APRA member and former Suncorp Life chief executive ...

Can life and health insurers operate under one roof?

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
There are numerous benefits for life insurance companies to start offering health insurance products or enter into partnerships with health insurers, according to AIA Australia chief executive Damien Mu. Speaking at the 2017 Financial Services Council ...

Insurers lagging on mental health

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
The life insurance industry still has a long way to go in improving its understanding and tolerance of mental health issues, according to Mental Health Australia director, policy and projects Josh Fear. Speaking at the 2017 Financial Services Council ...

ECB nips the bud of rate hike speculations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
The continued sprouting of green shoots in the Eurozone economy has recently triggered speculations that the European Central Bank (ECB) would soon taper its policy accommodation measures soon. While the Governing Council voted to keep monetary policy ...

FSC awards life insurance standouts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
The Financial Services Council recognised the best and brightest in the life insurance industry overnight at a gala dinner in Sydney. AIA head of retail risk, optimisation and compliance Kathleen Williams received the Young Achiever Award at the FSC ...