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Global X ETFs names Australia head

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
Evan Metcalf has been appointed chief executive at Global X Australia. In his new role, Metcalf will lead the company as it accelerates its growth in the Australian market following its acquisition of ETF Securities Australia alongside Mirae Global ...

JANA announces Sustainability Advisory Council

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2022
... Sustainability Advisory Council. I'm thrilled to be part of JANA's journey and look forward to moving the dial from aspiration to action," she said. Grogan added she believes that impact investing is becoming a powerful tool in the transition to carbon ...

Maxcap names director, direct investment

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
Melbourne-based Steve So has been named as the real estate financier's new director, direct investment. Reporting to Maxcap head of direct investment Simon Hulett, So's new role will see him lead the creation and execution of new equity product strategies ...

Growthpoint takes on Fortius Funds Management

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
Growthpoint Properties Australia has acquired 100% of the family-owned private real estate funds management business. The transaction delivers on a strategic growth opportunity for Growthpoint, it said, adding nearly $2 billion third party funds under ...

JANA wins Spirit Super mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
The industry superannuation fund has selected JANA as its new asset consultant. The appointment, which came into effect on July 1, sees JANA replace long-term partner Whitehelm Capita l which was acquired by German manager PATRIZIA last year. Commenting ...

HUB24 names new Class chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
The former group executive for retirement and investment solutions at MLC will soon become chief executive of SMSF administrator Class. Tim Steele will take over the top job on August 1, replacing HUB24 director of strategic development Jason Entwhistle ...

Super trustees face rough seas ahead: Byres

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
In a speech at the Trans-Tasman Business Circle 'Meet the regulators' event, APRA chair Wayne Byres said to expect the performance of super trustees to continue to be the subject of intense scrutiny. On APRA's latest priorities, Byres said ...

Clime acquires private wealth firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
Clime Investment Management has acquired a Melbourne wealth management business for $7 million. The ASX-listed manager will acquire MTIS Wealth Management on July 1, adding about $380 million in funds under management to its pool and total gross revenues ...

Superannuation not a super solution to housing affordability

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2022
Homeownership rates have plummeted, but unions and industry groups have had a negative response to Scott Morrison's last-ditch pitch to 'aspirational Australians'. Morrison has said that supporting first home buyers is a key part of his government's ...

Industry pans early release superannuation policy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022
... with less debt and smaller repayments," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. "Super should be harnessed to support the aspiration of many thousands of families who want to buy a home." Despite the government's enthusiasm for the housing affordability ...