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Rest kickstarts in-house global equities trading

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... equities will not only deliver cost benefits but will also enhance the overall knowledge and expertise of the $93 billion industry fund's investment team. "By continuing to expand our internal expertise, we bring additional specialist knowledge and ...

Tranche 2 is coming before the election: Jones

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... first necessary step to "fix the crisis". However, he also said there is still a way to go until the financial advice industry is where it should be. "The big nut to crack is how we ensure that more Australians have access to financial advice and information ...

AFCA opens consultation on financial elder abuse, family violence

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... and efficiency for consumers and financial firms, AFCA said it has updated its approach to these two matters and wants industry feedback in areas such as definitions and scope. It wants to provide clarification on how family violence and financial abuse ...

Clean energy strategies a gateway to long-term growth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025
... Willis' head of power and utilities for Great Britain Carlos Wilkinson said the findings reflect the complexities of the industry. "Power and utilities are committed to switching energy sources for the long term. And they have the capabilities, knowledge ...

FNZ wins mandate, names APAC head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025
FNZ has been handed a mandate by a $56 billion industry super fund, while also welcoming a Sydney-based head of Asia Pacific. The wealth technology platform has been selected by CareSuper to take over as its direct investment option (DIO) provider ...

Ord Minnett poaches Perpetual advisers amid hiring spree

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... 500 applications, up from 250 the previous year - a rise Ords said highlights increased interest from graduates in the industry. Hegerty said that with adviser numbers having almost halved in Australia because of "necessary regulation," it's encouraging ...

CareSuper to merge with meat industry fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
CareSuper is set to merge with a $1 billion industry fund with 56,000 members. The $56 billion super fund, which has around 550,000, has struck a binding agreement to merge with the Meat Industry Employees' Superannuation Fund (MIESF). CareSuper chair ...

Underperforming managers in China could see pay halved

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... of fund managers by 50% if they underperform their benchmarks as part of a shake-up of the US$4.6 trillion mutual fund industry, according to a report. A Bloomberg article shows that the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is proposing to cut ...

AIOFP and IFPA enter 'strategic alliance'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025
... professionals. "By combining our strengths, we are enhancing opportunities for professional development, business growth, and industry advocacy," Heathwood said. "Most importantly, this collaboration ensures that our members' interests are strongly ...

ART appoints insurance chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... management and actuarial while leveraging data analytics to inform key decisions. With over 28 years in the financial services industry, he is a seasoned leader with deep expertise across general insurance, life insurance and superannuation. Before arriving ...