SuperFriend appoints former Equipsuper CEO as chair
Industry mental wellbeing non-profit SuperFriend has appointed former Equipsuper CEO Nicholas Vamvakas as chair of its board of directors.
Private markets firm opens office in Australia
Private markets investment management firm Adams Street Partners has opened an office in Sydney.
Proposed super tax breaks unlikely to close gender gap in super
The proposed changes to tax concessions for high superannuation accounts is unlikely to help close the super savings gap between men and women, according to researcher Morningstar.
Mine Super rethinks long-dated unlisted assets, seeks liquidity: CIO
Mine Super is taking a tougher approach to gig ticket, illiquid assets, looking for shorter-dated ones for liquidity and flexibility says CIO Seamus Collins.
Investors can’t afford to ignore China risk: Kotkin
A video interview with geopolitical expert Professor Stephen Kotkin looks at the investor implications of the Russia Ukraine conflict, the recalibration in the US China relationship and where the “real” geopolitical risk lies.
intelliflo begins operating in Australia
Cloud-based advice technology platform intelliflo has officially commenced operations in Australia. The goal of the provider is to increase the value of advice for Australians and use software and systems to make financial advice and investment more efficient and effective for both advisers and their clients. As part of the development of the Australian office, the … Read more
Airlie founder to retire
Founder of Airlie Funds Management John Sevior has announced his intention to retire.
Australian women top region for financial confidence – but gender gap remains
Australian women are more confident than their Asia Pacific counterparts in their ability to manage their own money, according to research by Fidelity International.
Ian Knox to replace Bernie Ripoll as Otivo chair
Ian Knox will replace FoFA mastermind Bernie Ripoll as chair of digital advice service Otivo who will stay on as a non-executive director.
‘We’re not trying to get too cute with timing’: Equipsuper CIO
With $30 billion under management, Equipsuper’s main investment philosophy is underpinned by a whole of portfolio approach and “the most important tool we have in the kit bag is diversification,” according to the man leading the fund’s investments.
Australians support super tax hike, expect more changes: CoreData
New research reveals two-thirds of Australians support an increase in the tax on earnings of super funds with account balances of more than $3 million.
PGIM appoints head of institutional relationship group
PGIM has appointed Murray Brewer as head of its institutional relationship group for Australia and New Zealand. He is responsible for leading the firm’s growth plans and continued expansion of its regional institutional client base. Brewer has over 30 years of experience in Australia’s investment management industry. Before joining PGIM, Brewer was country head of … Read more
