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Industry funds gear up for brand transformation post-merger

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2023
... of both funds - energy and mining workers - but also signifies a continued commitment to serving these sectors. "The new profit-to-member industry fund will focus on growth across the industry sectors, while improving the best outcomes possible for members," ...

NAB, Jarden to launch NZ wealth business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... "From people saving for retirement or their first home through KiwiSaver, to high net worth, institutional, and not for profit clients - BNZ's relationship with the new entity is expected to significantly enhance BNZ's ability to meet the wealth management ...

AMP revamps Jigsaw Advice Solutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
AMP is reinventing the Jigsaw business to serve more self-licensed financial advisers. AMP has overhauled Jigsaw's offering, introducing an enhanced Essentials package. It already includes compliance support such as Responsible Manager training, education ...

Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... For equities, however, the higher-rate environment depresses asset price valuations across global markets while squeezing profit margins, as corporations find it more expensive to issue and refinance debt," Vanguard said. In the next year, Vanguard projects ...

Internal teams to manage 43% of super FUM by 2043: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... investment teams, it's estimated this will balloon to almost half the total FUM come 2043. Presently, about 23% of not-for-profit (NFP) super funds' FUM is managed internally. However, NFPs command about 72% of the total APRA-regulated super FUM, with ...

Local housing market to reach inflection point: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... 2029." According to NAB, although the capacity limitations in the residential construction industry are starting to ease up, profit margins continue to remain low. The bank believes that increasing the housing supply next year will be challenging. Additionally ...

Betashares launches 'industry first' bond funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
Betashares has launched four funds on the ASX, offering geared long and short exposure to Australian government bonds and 10-year US Treasuries. The new offerings include the Betashares Geared Long Australian Government Bond Fund (ASX: GGAB), designed ...

Platinum names new chief executive, restructures board

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... Peters' experience and leadership will be vital as Platinum focuses on delivering strong investment outcomes for clients and profit growth," the board said. Peters said that he has "long respected Platinum through my prior work dealings with Australia." ...

Insignia, WT Financial complete Millennium3 transfer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... said, based on modelling, the acquisition should contribute more than $50 million in revenues, about $4.5 million in gross profit, and more than $500,000 in net profit before tax. It also grows WT Financial Group's funds under advice by $5 billion, while ...

Vanguard sells outsourced CIO arm to Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... Meanwhile, Vanguard's had roughly $90 billion. "Vanguard's differentiated investment philosophy, strength in the not-for-profit sector, and client-centric approach complements our global capabilities across OCIO and managing alternative asset classes," ...