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Nuveen reaches $650m in commitments for local RE debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... head of Australia and the global client group for Southeast Asia Andrew Kleinig said with the new capital, the firm can focus on working with the "highest calibre" of investors. "CPP Investments has provided significant value-add as a strategic investor ...

Government to convene a productivity roundtable

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at the National Press Club yesterday that Treasurer Jim Chalmers will convene a roundtable in August to support and shape the government's growth and productivity agenda. Albanese said the roundtable will bring ...

Rest appoints chief member officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... said, adding that half of the fund's members now access their account via the Rest app. "Simone brings a highly commercial focus to Rest, alongside deep digital experience, that is anchored in strong leadership skills and customer-centric values. "Simone's ...

ASIC sues Australian Unity for TMD failure

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
ASIC is suing Australian Unity Funds Management for allegedly failing to ensure retail investors fit the suitable target market for its investment product, the Select Income Fund. ASIC is looking at the period between 5 October 2021 and 5 October 2023 ...

Iress' superannuation consulting business changes hands

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... regional managing director for Asia Pacific Nicholas Happell said that dividing the business in this way allows each entity to focus on its core competencies, ensuring that the acquisition of Iress' superannuation business will "deliver the best ...

Super funds to take stock of information security controls

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
The super funds that saw member accounts breached by cybercriminals in April have been instructed to undertake a "special purpose engagement," as APRA asks all trustees to review their compliance with Prudential Standard CPS 234 Information Security. ...

Link Wealth acquires boutique advice firm

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... uninterrupted client experience. Link Wealth said it will be able to help Dilworth and future advisers that join the team to focus more time on client outcomes and less time on managing operational complexity. Link Wealth managing director Stephen Sloane ...

AIOFP, FAAA encouraged by first meeting with Mulino

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
Following their inaugural meeting with new financial services minister Daniel Mulino, the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP) and Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) feel enthused about the impact he will have ...

Ord Minnett nabs UBS operating chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
Australian stockbroker Ord Minnett has appointed Simon Beavis chief operating officer, replacing Philip Chu who is retiring after 15 years with the firm. As operating chief Beavis will ensure the ongoing smooth operations of the Ord Minnett group. Beavis ...

ETF Shares to bolster sales team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... said. "For every role, we aim to hire the best possible talent to build a strong team." The hires reflect ETF Shares' focus on financial advisers, planning groups and stockbrokers - its core client base. The ETF provider aims to strengthen relationships ...