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.
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.
ACSI2023: Rest CEO Vicki Doyle warns on greenwashing crackdown
The chief executive of the $70 billion retail industry super fund, Rest Vicki Doyle has urged the Federal Government to move faster on setting the standards for disclosure around ESG issues, particularly on climate change.
ACSI2023: Australia needs to embrace circular economy to hit net zero 2050
A circular economy that minimises wastage, promotes renewable energy sources, and endorses sustainable production will help Australia in its push to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.
Emerging executive roles in the super fund industry
New super fund executive roles are emerging as the industry develops and becomes more complex.
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. … Read more
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, … Read more
GBST acquires CRM WealthConnect
Cloud-based wealth management software-as-a-service provider GBST has acquired Salesforce-integrated customer relationship management service WealthConnect.
