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Objective of super enshrined in law

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024

... delivering for members, now and into the future." Delahunty also welcomed the legislation's focus on equity and sustainability. "The objective's focus on equity ensures that superannuation delivers fair outcomes for all Australians, including women and ...

CareSuper, MIESF assess merger potential

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024

... closed fund, it also cannot take on the retirement savings of those working via labour hire companies. In 2022, APRA sustainability metrics showed MIESF had a total account growth rate (three-year average) of -9.23%, the fourth largest decline across ...

Perpetual reveals new leadership structure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024

... global leadership restructure in its asset management arm, in a move that sees the departure of its chief risk and sustainability officer. As it gears up to become a standalone asset management business following the sale of its wealth management and ...

Betashares launches ethical fixed income ETF

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024

... to continue. Total FUM in ethical ETFs soared 24% in the year, and by the end of 2023, ethical, responsible and sustainability themed ETFs held $11.47 billion in FUM.

Australian Unity offloads banking business

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024

... Australia's larger customer service footprint, greater digital capability and increased scale, providing long-term sustainability." The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete. Customers ...

FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024

... financial advisers in 2019, the sector has since experienced a dramatic collapse, casting doubt over its long-term sustainability. Last month, Rainmaker Information executive director of research Aman Ramrakha warned that without bold policy intervention ...

EQT wins RE mandates for FIIG Securities, Nanuk AM

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024

... investors." The fund manager said the fund invests in listed companies that contribute and improve global environment sustainability and resource efficiency. It is currently listed on the ASX (NNWH), trading at $1.17 as at October 30. NNWH is the second ...

CFS unveils fund manager, fee changes to FirstChoice

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024

... equivalents. Also from November 16, the Capital Group New Perspective option will replace the Stewart Investors Worldwide Sustainability option. Both options track the MSCI All Country World Index and allocate between 80% to 100% in global shares. However ...

Down but not out: Busting defined benefit myths

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024

... underlying complexities. However, she clarified that this shift is not just about passing the risk but enhancing the sustainability of these long-term obligations. When DB funds transition their liabilities to insurers, the benefits become "crystalised," ...

Jupiter AM awards distribution mandate

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024

... collectively. Managing partner Leake said: "Jupiter is a longstanding active asset manager in the fields of ecology, sustainability, and systematic investing, who we believe is well-equipped to work in concert with institutional investors in our market." ...

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Funds SA appoints chief investment officer

ANDREW MCKEAN

Funds SA has appointed a new chief investment officer, who will join from Hostplus, to commence in February 2025.

Australian Retirement Trust appoints new chief risk officer

ANDREW MCKEAN

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has appointed a new chief risk officer that's set to start in March 2025.

UniSuper has 'some work to get on with' on cyber front: Chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON

UniSuper's leadership team has touched on how the fund is strengthening its operations following the extensive system outage in May this year.

Super framework, SMSFs conducive to financial abuse: Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA

Lax superannuation laws make it too easy for perpetrators of domestic violence to access victims' retirement savings, while the current framework for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) enables financial abuse to flourish, a parliamentary inquiry found.

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