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HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025

... end of June. In mid-September, the United Nations concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. A ceasefire truce took effect on October 9. While Vision Super and HESTA may have divested from Israeli-linked securities ...

Norway sovereign wealth fund divests 11 Israeli companies, cuts mandates

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025

... world's largest and claims to have the "most comprehensive ethical guidelines" - for helping "bankroll" the genocide in Gaza and illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories. "After October 2023, the fund increased its investment in Israeli ...

First Sentier expands mandate with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024

Northern Trust will offer a range of front-to-back solutions as third-party administrator for First Sentier Investors under an extended agreement. Under the new terms, Northern Trust will integrate custody, depositary/trustee services, fund accounting ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024

... further US$5 billion to combat Yemen's Houthis commercial attacks on ships in the Red Sea as a mark of solidarity with Gaza. "[The $US22 billion] is a preliminary estimate because the US government has not been very transparent, so we had to dig ...

Markets, economies benefit from eustress: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024

... on the absence of "geopolitical wildcards" that include Russia's war in Ukraine entering its third year, Israel's war on Gaza, and the upcoming US elections. Given the macroeconomic environment turbulence over the last four years, it is no surprise that ...

Economists share their top left field ideas for 2024

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024

... Retirement Trust chief economist Brian Parker said he is optimistic there will be a positive aftermath to what's playing out in Gaza. "People have been writing about events in the Middle East for many years but, rather than taking a pessimistic view ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024

... Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and 239 taken as hostages. In retaliation, the IDF has killed 30,676 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip - of which 12,040 are infants and children - according to Geneva-based non-profit Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. ...

Perpetual loses key executive to First Sentier

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023

Perpetual has appointed a new chief operating officer, as the incumbent takes on a new role with First Sentier Investors. Amanda Gazal is leaving Perpetual to take up the post of chief operating officer at First Sentier. Since the start of this year ...

Investors warned on human rights risk in Israel-Hamas conflict

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023

... are an ever-present number of armed conflicts globally, and they can escalate with little warning as they have in Israel-Gaza," Parker said. "This event highlights the importance of taking a proactive approach to identifying and managing investment risks ...

Perpetual names planned post-acquisition executive lineup

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022

Perpetual has revealed the notional appointments for its executive committee, who will lead the combined group following completion of its proposed acquisition of Pendal Group (Pendal). Perpetual chief executive and managing director Rob Adams, who ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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