CFS nabs Mather from BT
BT head of distribution Chris Mather has moved to CFS and will commence in the newly established role of executive director for new business.
Over 90pc of advisers plan to increase fees next year: Adviser Ratings
A poll released by Adviser Ratings found 93 per cent of planners intend to increase their fees next year, while funds under advice steadily rises.
ALRC should prioritise advice regulations: FPA
In its latest submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) Review of the Legislative Framework for Corporations and Financial Services Regulation, the Financial Planning Association has suggested financial advice regulations are prioritised for transitioning to the ALRC’s proposed structure of the legal requirements based on thematic rulebooks.
LGT and StepStone offering open-ended venture capital fund
LGT Crestone has partnered with StepStone Private Wealth to offer a new open-ended venture capital fund called the StepStone Private Venture and Growth Fund (SPRING).
AIA offers menopause support for super fund members and employers
Life insurer AIA has formed a partnership with the Australasian Menopause Society to provide education on menopause to its super fund clients, employers and members.
Building resilience in equity portfolios for an inflationary world
Asset owners and portfolio managers are using an array of strategies including reducing equity exposure, increasing hedging and finding inflation-beating stocks and markets to build resilience in equity portfolios during this sustained period of heightened inflation.
BTC adds Polkadot crypto to platform
BTC Markets has added the cryptocurrency Polkadot (DOT) to its platform tradeable from today (7 December 2022).
BlackRock implements stock split
BlackRock has implemented a stock split of iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV), iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHVV), and iShares S&P Mid–Cap ETF (IJH).
‘Tremendous differentiator’: Private debt creating opportunities for yield
The growth in private credit has been driven by investors’ quest for yield and diversification. However, manager selection and credit quality are paramount as economic conditions deteriorate.
Impact of a slowing China, rising rates on portfolios: John Pearce, UniSuper
John Pearce, chief investment officer of the $115 billion UniSuper discusses his long-term view on China, inflation and the impact on the fund’s portfolio.
VanEck to list gold bullion ETF on ASX
A gold bullion ETF (NUGG) from VanEck will be tradeable on the ASX from Wednesday morning (7 December).
PAN-Tribal Global Equity Fund: ‘Highly Recommended’ for fifth year in a row
Fund researcher Zenith has provided the PAN-Tribal Global Equity Fund with its ‘highly recommended’ rating for the fifth year in a row.
