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New ETF to combat gender inequity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
UBS has launched an exchange traded fund supporting companies actively progressing gender equality in the workplace. The Global Gender Equality UCITS ETF is the latest addition to the suite of impact investment products offered by UBS. It will invest ...

AZ NGA practice acquires regional advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2018
A national financial advice firm added its third office, acquiring an advice business on the New South Wales Central Coast. Eureka Whittaker Macnaught purchased Ken Mann's Regional Financial Solutions practice, complementing its existing presence in ...

Global private markets manager partners with listed property investor

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
A global private markets investment manager with over $80 billion in assets under management is partnering with an ASX-listed property group. Partners Group and Propertylink heralded their new partnership with the $150 million acquisition of 73 Miller ...

J.P. Morgan secures $3.5bn custody mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
Cementing its position as Australia's largest provider of custodial services, J.P. Morgan has won a mandate to manage $3.5 billion in insurance investment assets following a competitive tender process. Genworth Group, which offers mortgage lending insurance ...

Former industry fund CIO leaves Vanguard after seven months

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... reference to her employment with the $5.9 trillion firm, McLaughlin's LinkedIn page reads: "Lesson to share: If you don't connect with the culture, get out quickly." Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment Conference ...

REST rolls out its millennial pitch

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... messaging function. REST Industry Super chief operating officer Andrew Howard said the technology will allow the fund to connect, engage and better serve its members. "Despite the significant role superannuation plays in shaping our future, unfortunately ...

ASX pioneers blockchain technology

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... ASX managing director and chief executive Dominic Stevens told this morning's briefing that participants will be able to connect in a similar way they do now, with the option to use a new messaging system or directly interact with the distributed ledger. ...

Euroz partners for first managed account models

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
ASX-listed diversified financial services business Euroz has engaged a boutique investment firm to develop its first managed account offering. Following an extensive review process, Euroz has selected Innova Asset Management to build and oversee tailored ...

Industry fund eyes younger membership with board appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
REI Super is advancing its mission to attract younger members to the fund with the appointment of a new independent, non-executive director. Michelle Beveridge joins the board with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation including ...

Institutional advice licensees to continue feeling the heat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... integrate data and reporting functions for improved user experience and back-office efficiency, Alcock said. "Helping them connect data enables them to better advise their clients, create greater value and grow their business. Standing still is not an ...