Aviva Investors appoints new head of real assets research
Aviva Investors has appointed David Hedalen as head of real assets research.
Lifespan appoints Jonathan Pain to its investment committee
Lifespan Financial Planning has appointed Jonathan Pain to its investment committee.
Corporate bond products added to Cboe Funds platform
Cboe has partnered with corporate bond company XTB to launch four exchange-traded corporate bond products to the Cboe Funds platform.
ECP Asset Management recognised as a responsible investment leader for 2022
ECP Asset Management has been recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader for 2022.
UnderwriteMe and Zurich launch underwriting service
UnderwriteMe and Zurich have launched a digital underwriting service that enables medical screening requests to be sent and received electronically via health screening provider United Healthcare Group (UHG).
Insync’s Global Quality Equity Fund earns Zenith’s approval
Insync’s Global Quality Equity Fund has earned an ‘Approved’ rating from Zenith as part of its 2022 international sector review.
ASIC calls on life insurers to review claims payment systems after breaches reported
The corporate regulator is calling on life insurers to review the accuracy of their systems and controls for claims calculations and payments.
Adviser Ratings acquires Beddoes Institute
Adviser Ratings has acquired the Beddoes Institute, a wealth data analytics and research business.
Outcomes critical to ESG reporting to counter politicisation of the issue
The industry needs to step up communication of its ESG outcomes, above and beyond the lofty goals and engagement efforts, to counter growing polarisation and politicisation of this topic, industry figures say.
Former Statewide Super executives charged with dishonesty offences
Two former Statewide Superannuation executives have been charged with dishonestly using their positions for the benefit of another between February and December 2019.
Asset portfolios need to adapt or suffer
Diversification, dynamic asset allocation, stress testing and inflation resilience will be critical for portfolios in the coming years, experts say, as portfolios calibrated to benefit from past market conditions will suffer in a fast-changing environment.
ESG lens can help mitigate governance challenges
For asset managers, considering ESG factors can help to inform investment decision making and enhance investments outcomes, says David Breach, president and chief operating officer of global investment firm Vista Equity Partners.
