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Conference to address major SMSF issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... Elkins, and Brighter Super chief executive Kate Farrar. At the conference, professionals will also be able to learn more about major issues directly affecting SMSFs. Heffron said this includes the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) focus on disqualifying ...

Challenger overhauls IT, awards mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
Challenger has awarded a mandate to a major professional services firm to overhaul its technological infrastructure. Accenture has been mandated for seven years to upgrade Challenger's technology that will ultimately affect customers, financial ...

AustralianSuper to revive UK landmark

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... masterplan." AustralianSuper head of real assets for Europe Paul Clark said that Printworks will be a cultural centrepiece to a major placemaking project that reflects both the long-term nature of AustralianSuper's capital and its ongoing commitment ...

Rest invests in agriculture fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... the basis for a platform focused on the production of year-round produce in renewable energy powered facilities," plus a "major producer and supplier of vegetable seedlings to growers across Eastern Australia pursuing plans to create more efficient and ...

Grok Ventures appoints new chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024
... economic opportunities of our time," and plans to invest in climate-related ventures from venture capital at seed stage, to major renewable energy infrastructure projects and high conviction "lighthouse investments." "Having Tan and Jeremy at the helm ...

Clime avoids board spill

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... Investment Management has avoided a board spill that was brought about by its former chair and a substantial shareholder. Major shareholder Torres Industries, which is associated with former Clime chair Don McLay, attempted to oust directors John Abernethy ...

SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
... urging the wealth management sector to embrace learning opportunities at this year's National Conference, particularly as major reforms such as the $3 million superannuation tax changes loom. The SMSFA will host its flagship event at the Brisbane ...

Oaktree's local head of distribution resigns

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
Oaktree Capital Management's head of distribution for Australia and New Zealand has left the firm and is currently on gardening leave. Two years ago, Brett Penprase joined the US$172 billion investing powerhouse co-founded by Howard Marks with 27 ...

US investor tips $200m into Wingate

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... currently see significant opportunity in residential real estate private credit, especially construction lending in the major capital cities, consistent with the macro-thematics of structural under-supply and higher than trend net migration levels." ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Several major superannuation funds such as UniSuper, Aware Super, and Equip Super continue to invest in global weapons companies despite growing concerns among members, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. This includes France's Thales ...