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Future Fund restructures investment leadership

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
The Future Fund says it is restructuring its investment team to meet the shifting dynamics of the current environment. The investment team, led by chief investment officer Ben Samild, will have five divisions going forward: portfolio design, real assets ...

Apollo, State Street plot private markets ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... ensure investors of all types can benefit as the growth continues. "We are excited to be working with Apollo, a global leader in alternative assets, to continue to increase accessibility to private markets, opening them to an even larger cross section ...

FAAA ramps up Dixon inquiry campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is calling on all federal members of parliament to support a public inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory and the flow-on effect on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). The FAAA has written ...

AI could see emerging markets flourish: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
Although the emerging markets have been on the backfoot in recent years, they are beginning to gain ground again with institutional investors, an expert from Janus Henderson Investors noted, underpinned by the rise of artificial intelligence. Institutional ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... undertaking testing out of fear it may impact their ability to get life insurance. "This decision places Australia as a world leader in removing barriers to genetic testing by stopping the use of adverse predictive test results in life insurance." Other ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... payment instead of superannuation contributions on government-funded paid parental leave. A joint statement from deputy leader of the opposition Sussan Ley, shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, and shadow minister for social services Michael Sukkar noted that ...

New global chiefs for abrdn, Schroders

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... strategic priorities, enabling Schroders to continue to grow and serve clients." "Richard has proven himself to be a natural leader of client focused, people centric businesses. He has a global perspective, a strategic growth mindset and a proven record ...

Elanor shakes up leadership, sells down fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
The chief executive and chief operating officer of Elanor Investors Group have abruptly exited as the group sells its stake in a commercial property fund in exchange for $23.9 million. Elanor Investors chief executive and managing director Glenn Willis ...

MLC Life appoints two C-suite executives

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... offering even stronger." Griffin noted that financial advisers have long been vital for MLC Life. "An experienced industry leader like Gerard allows us to build on the improvements to our adviser experience and deliver on our promise to customers who ...

Westpac names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... record and significant understanding of the Australian market will help steer the group's growth. "Anthony is an exceptional leader. He's an individual of integrity and he's ready to lead Australia's oldest company. He has deep expertise in financial ...