Betashares launches two low-cost global shares ETFs
ETF manager Betashares will launch two new global share funds in the coming weeks that tracks an index of 1500 global companies and suitable as a core allocation to portfolios.
May 08, 2023
UniSuper enters Europe with $1b mobile towers investment
Superannuation fund UniSuper has secured a 5 per cent indirect stake in mobile towers business Vantage Towers in a $1 billion deal.
May 08, 2023
BlackRock to launch global infrastructure and property ETFs
BlackRock Australia will launch two core ETFs later this month, focused on giving investors exposure to global infrastructure and property.
May 08, 2023
Allianz Retire+ AGILE receives ‘Recommended’ rating from Zenith
Allianz Retire+ has received a ‘Recommended’ rating for its longevity solution AGILE from research house Zenith Investment Partners. AGILE is designed to enhance the provision of retirement planning for advisers. It offers the ability to lock in a guaranteed future rate of income while clients are still in the accumulation phase (pre-retirement) to better plan
May 05, 2023
CountPlus changes name to ‘Count’ with overwhelming support
CountPlus has changed its name to Count after 99.94 per cent of shareholder votes were cast in support at a recent EGM in Sydney. Count CEO Hugh Humphrey said the change signalled a new phase for the company and represented a unification of the corporate businesses and opportunities for growth. Count will roll out its
May 05, 2023
SuperFriend promotes AusSuper CMO to deputy chair
Workplace mental health not-for-profit SuperFriend has promoted director Rose Kerlin to deputy chair of its board, following the resignation of incumbent Teifi Whatley. Kerlin, who is also the chief member officer of AustralianSuper, brings extensive experience to her new role, the firm said in a media release on Friday. SuperFriend has also appointed Deanne Wilden
May 05, 2023
Govt announces super payday changes
Super will be required to be paid on payday under reforms announced by the government which it claims will benefit both employers and employees.
May 04, 2023
Dexus acquires additional interest in Royal Adelaide Hospital
The Dexus Community Infrastructure Fund (CommIF), the Dexus Healthcare Property Fund (DHPF), and the AMP Capital Core Infrastructure Fund (CIF) have acquired a combined 30.58 per cent interest in Celsus Holding, taking Dexus’ total stake to 72.79 per cent. Celsus is the consortium that manages and maintains the Royal Adelaide Hospital under a public-private partnership.
May 04, 2023
Natixis CIB adds to global markets leadership team
Capital market company Natixis CIB has appointed Thomas Moffat and Oscar Austin as head of global markets sales in Australia and New Zealand, and head of GSCS Syndicate in the Asia Pacific, respectively. Moffat has 20 years of financial services experience across credit, rates sales, and global markets. He joins Natixis CIB from BNP Paribas,
May 04, 2023
GBST acquires CRM WealthConnect
Cloud-based wealth management software-as-a-service provider GBST has acquired Salesforce-integrated customer relationship management service WealthConnect.
May 03, 2023
VBP hires paraplanning technical lead
Virtual Business Partners has appointed Chris Miller as technical lead to oversee its paraplanning capabilities.
May 03, 2023
MLC AM appoints institutional director
MLC Asset Management has appointed Dan Greyling as institutional director, responsible for managing all institutional relationships and business development across the APAC region.
May 03, 2023
