Australian dividends slump in Q3
Australian dividends have declined 13 per cent in underlying total payouts this quarter because of global sector trends played out in the country’s dividend landscape, according to analysis from Janus Henderson.
Alignment with managers is key to ESG integration
With ESG now in the mainstream, leading super funds are turning to their relationships with managers to ensure responsible investment considerations are integrated at all levels of decision making.
Fogarty to depart Fitzpatricks Private Wealth
Fitzpatricks Private Wealth chief executive Matt Fogarty has stepped down as head of the company and will be replaced in the interim by Jasia Fabig.
Schroders announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Schroders CEO of Asia Pacific Susan Soh will retire at the end of this year and will be replaced by Chris Durack.
Peter Warne will join UniSuper
Former Macquarie Bank chair Peter Warne will join UniSuper as an independent non-executive director in January 2023.
Spirit Super chair retires
Spirit Super chair Naomi Edwards is retiring on November 30 after 11 years in the role.
First Sentier Investors achieves B Corporation certification
Global investment manager First Sentier Investors (FSI) has obtained its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp) for meeting high social and environmental performance standards, transparency, and accountability.
Columbia Threadneedle appoints new head of wholesale
Global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments has appointed Chris King as the new head of wholesale.
ASIC accepts court enforceable undertakings from financial advisory firm accused of not producing SOAs
ASIC has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from the financial advisory firm Lasarith and its sole director and responsible manager, Adam Smith, after an investigation was launched over concerns Statements of Advice were not being provided to clients.
New financial literacy program reaches over 100k student bookings in the first year
More school students now have access to vital financial education, with over 560 schools across Australia registering for the Talk Money financial education program which launched this past February.
Man GLG launches Asia Opportunities Fund
Man GLG, the discretionary investment management engine of Man Group, has launched the Man GLG Asia Opportunities Fund, which has already received a ‘recommended’ rating from research house Zenith.
Schroders appoints Colin Keenan as institutional sales manager
Schroders Australia has appointed Colin Keenan as its institutional sales manager.
