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Returns from agriculture a perfect storm of demographics, demand

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
Demographic shifts, rising food demand, inflation hedging, and ongoing farm consolidation are revolutionising how the world produces food and invests in the agriculture sector. Speaking at the AIST ASI Conference this week, Warakirri Asset Management ...

Future Fund posts 6% return

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
The nation's sovereign wealth fund returned 6% in FY23, with chief executive Raphael Arndt saying markets are under-pricing economic and geopolitical risks. The total funds now invested by the Future Fund stand at $256.2 billion, inclusive of the $60 ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
A panel discussion at the AIST Superannuation Investment Conference (ASI) delved into the performance of private credit markets and highlighted nascent investment opportunities. QIC head of multi-sector private debt Phil Miall, IFM Investors executive ...

ASFA, Super Consumers Australia revise retirement standards

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
Australian retirees continue to face cost pressures as historically high consumer price inflation drives up the price of everyday items, driving both the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) and Super Consumers Australia (SCA) to increase ...

CareSuper, Spirit Super mandate Iress ahead of merger

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
CareSuper and Spirit Super have selected Iress to lay the technological foundation for their merger. With the administration function to be in-house, the merged superannuation fund will use Iress' Acurity Registry platform and Acurity Online portal. ...

Millions of Aussies investing in collectibles

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
More than one quarter of all Australians are turning to collectibles to make money, including Pokemon cards, handbags, and designer furniture. According to data from Finder, 28% of Australians, representing 5.6 million individuals, have invested in ...

Australian Ethical hits $9.2bn, focus turns to back-office

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Australian Ethical has reported 48% year-over-year growth in its funds under management (FUM), reaching $9.2 billion due to positive net flows and its successor fund transfer (SFT) with Christian Super. In an ASX announcement, the company reported underlying ...

SuperConcepts to take over AET platforms clients

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Equity Trustees has inked a deal with SuperConcepts to ensure the clients of Australian Executor Trustees' platforms business continue to receive specialist administration services. When EQT acquired AET from Insignia Financial last year, it flagged ...

Former AFA president Dugald Mitchell remembered

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Dugald Mitchell, a former president of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), passed away on August 18 at the age of 89. Mitchell was an active member and leader of the AFA, playing key roles as a member of the National Education Committee and ...

Treasury names new ASIC commissioners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
The federal treasurer has named three new commissioners who will spearhead ASIC for the next five years, as incumbents Danielle Press, Sean Hughes and Karen Chester wrap up their terms. CHOICE chief executive Alan Kirkland, Commonwealth Bank chief risk ...