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Hostplus surpasses $100bn in FUM

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023

Hostplus says the growth has been driven by a combination of mergers and strong member growth. According to APRA data, as of June 2022 the fund had about $82.5 billion in FUM. Less than 12 months later, it has tipped over $100 billion, held on behalf ...

Super fund ASX dominance stable: Research

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023

Superannuation funds have maintained a steady foothold in Australian equities, owning 38% of the market capitalisation, new research from Rainmaker finds. This is broadly in line with the 37% ownership super funds held at the end of March 2021, split ...

E&P Investments hands over RE mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023

Following a call for expressions of interest, E&P Investments has selected a new responsible entity (RE) for six of its managed investment schemes. In March, E&P Investments sought to replace itself as RE of the US Masters Residential Property Fund ...

Adviser numbers drop, FAAA strengthens recruitment

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023

As adviser numbers drop below 16,000, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is ramping up its initiatives to curb the attrition rate and meet the soaring demand for advice. The FAAA's chief executive Sarah Abood, who spoke at the newly merged ...

Ex-Vocus chair indicted for insider trading

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023

Former Vocus chair Vaughan Bowen has been indicted on two counts of insider trading relating to the EQT Infrastructure IV Fund's proposal to acquire Vocus. ASIC alleged that Bowen traded over five million Vocus shares in June 2019 while in possession ...

Qantas Super appoints deputy investment chief

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023

Qantas Super - the Mascot-based fund for employees of Australia's national air carrier - has promoted Chris Grogan to deputy chief investment officer and head of defensive assets. Grogan has been with Qantas Super since July 2012 and was most recently ...

Australia's enviable debt levels

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

Australia's inflation rate, expected to fall from 6% now to 2.75% by 2025, shines a light on Australia's government interest payments and with it, Australia's relative debt position. At June end 2022, there was $895 billion in Australian government ...

Budget cuts advisers' power bills, admin burden

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

Operating a financial advice practice is set to become easier and cheaper under a raft of measures the federal government has introduced, which includes buffering the rising costs of power bills and reducing administration burdens. Federal treasurer ...

Mine Super to close Choice option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

The industry fund is shuttering one of its Choice investment options that was recently highlighted by APRA as an underperformer. Following a review of its Super investment menu, Mine Super is closing its Conservative Balanced Choice option later this ...

AFCA appoints lead ombudsman, investments and advice

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

After acting in the role for 16 months, Shail Singh has officially been appointed as the Australian Financial Complaints Authority's (AFCA's) lead ombudsman, investments and advice. Singh was appointed ombudsman when AFCA opened its doors in 2018, before ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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