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Legalsuper names chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... role he took on in mid-December. He brings more than 14 years' experience in superannuation and is responsible for technology, operations, insurance, line 1 risk and projects. In addition to appointments, legalsuper's executive lineup has also seen some ...

Investment managers embracing AI: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... range of sectors/business lines can create significant value creation opportunities. Among those already using AI, the technology sector emerges as the most prominent opportunity, cited as significant or very significant by 83% of managers. While healthcare ...

QMV Legal folds, managing partner to launch new firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... after Novigi acquired the QMV Solutions business on February 1. "Novigi and I both view the separation of legal and technology businesses as the right path to offer the best future for our clients, allowing both organisations to focus on different core ...

PE deals tumble again, down 63%: Bain & Company

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
... in their portfolios. Greater China remained the region's largest exit market, accounting for 45% of 2023 exits. Technology was again the largest industry sector in terms of deals and exits. The energy and natural resources sectors were the only sectors ...

Funds SA recruits from LGT

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
Funds SA recently welcomed a new head of technology, hiring from LGT Wealth Management. Simon Boyley has joined in the role, returning home from London where he spent seven years with LGT Wealth Management's IT team, most recently as head of technology. ...

Australian Ethical eyes small caps as play for advisers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... significantly outperformed Australian equities, largely driven by the remarkable performance of the world's largest technology companies - dubbed the Magnificent Seven. However, Australian Ethical points to stretched valuations in these global giants ...

Listed companies drive economy's momentum: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... of the local economy and better-than-expected performance of listed companies in the past 12 months. The information technology sector turned in a solid return of 11% per annum, while discretionary companies, the banks and even REITs did well, he said. ...

AustralianSuper's move to boost productivity by up to 30%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... companies globally to participate in the Copilot for Microsoft 365 Early Access Program (EAP). AustralianSuper's chief technology officer Mike Backeberg said the move to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into the fund will deliver a positive return ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... charged with regulating AI are facing pressure from citizens to ensure their safety. Given the market imperative, big technology companies have turbocharged their AI efforts to ensure they are on the front of the wave, more interested in speed than safety ...

AustralianSuper engages TAL to create retirement option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... particularly flexible lifetime income options, alongside access to guidance and financial advice, and supported by leading technology and digital capabilities." The new 'income for life' option is expected to be available in early 2025.
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