Female-founded fintechs make better investments, report says
/A recent research report has analysed female-founded fintech start-ups as investments compared to their male-led peers, finding a significant difference in investment quality.
Read MoreBond funds attracting investor demand - Global FlowWatch - March 2019 Results
/In March, bond funds drew the most investor demand out of any asset class, with US$73 billion in net subscriptions.
Read MoreETF assets hit US5.3tn - Global ETF FlowWatch - March 2019 Results
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ETFs saw US$32 billion in net flows in March, with global ETF assets hitting US$5.383 trillion.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 28 May 2019
/TAL wins big with two new industry super fund group insurance mandates
Hostplus fined for claiming ‘independent’ financial advice
Goldsky companies liquidated, declarations made
Fund People as at 28 May 2019
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TelstraSuper appoints new chair
Catholic Super welcomes new chair
SuperConcepts restructures executive team
JANA switches up the board
Equity Trustees appoints head of fund services
Citi appoints head of Australia
Mercer appoints administration business head
CBA board member leaving
UBS co-head of equities Aus and NZ steps down
Club Plus Super loses chair to Parliament
Revealing research report delves into advice clients
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A research report reveals the behaviour and motivations of the new breed of financial advice clients, and discusses how advisers can capitalise on the changing financial landscape.
Read MoreESG Update as at 7 May 2019
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APRA reviewing ESG matters
AMP compiles 10 ESG issues on investor agendas
Sand: the environmental catastrophe you missed
Is the renewables market busting?
Westpac going 100 per cent renewable by 2025
Cannabis - an update on regulatory trends and industry developments
Renewables supplied 77 per cent of Germany’s electricity on Easter Monday
Brunei punishing gay sex, infidelity, with stoning and whipping
Update report on super gender gap - WA worst gap
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A research report looks into which Australian states have the worst gender superannuation balance gaps.
Read MoreASFA wants super guarantee moved to 12 pc now
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ASFA is calling on the Government to fast-track the SG shift to 12 per cent, instead of waiting another two years, saying it could make a huge difference to many super balances.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 7 May 2019
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CFS removes nine undesirables, adds three new index funds
Tribeca partners with advisory firm to launch new Asian Credit fund
Equipsuper and Catholic Super to merge
Netwealth opens new office, makes new appointments
Superannuation startup relaunching
IOOF fails to meet APRA’s deadline
ASIC appoints receivers to Berndale Capital Securities
APRA review looks at insurance in super
AIST wants AFCA to name and shame super funds
Fund People as at 7 May 2019
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AMP Capital welcomes interim operations head
AustralianSuper appoints director
Macquarie Capital appoints group co-leads, loses group head
Suncorp Super appoints interim chair
Janus Henderson loses entire emerging markets team
All market regions report positive flows - Global FlowWatch - February 2019 Results
/Global long-term mutual funds collected US$87 billion in net new money during February, with all market regions reporting positive flows.
Read MoreETFs take in US$45bn - Global ETF FlowWatch - February 2019 Results
/ETFs recorded US$45 billion in net flows globally during February 2019 as the global stock markets start to recover.
Read MoreAustralian and Global ESG Update as at 23 April 2019
/CSIRO invites public discussion on AI ethics
Australians top ‘most responsible asset allocator’ list
NZ Super divests weapons
State Street calls for Australian board annual elections for all directors
Norway restricts coal investments while opening up renewables
$1bn green infrastructure investment boost in Southeast Asia
Exxon shareholders not allowed to vote on climate resolution
Socially responsible investments hit US$30 trillion
Update on gender equality: we are making some progress
/The Financy Women’s Index is a quarterly update on how we’re going with gender equality. This is the update on the March 2019 quarter.
Read MoreAustralians worried about the rising cost of living, whitepaper says
/Recent research shows that the biggest concern amongst Australians is the rising cost of goods and services, however this is not the only issue keeping us up at night.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 23 April 2019
/Vanguard launches ETF
CareSuper reduces administration fees with admin switch
Colonial First State drops fees across super and investments
First State Super brings advice in-house
One-stop-shop SMSF platform for accountants and planners launches
IOOF class action filed after Royal Commission evidence
CitiGroup to refund over $3m after sale of complex products
Super bills on hold
New legislation removes incentives for employers to choose super funds
Fund People as at 23 April 2019
/Rice Warner welcomes new CEO, says goodbye to founder
GROW Super appoints head of strategy
State Street appoints new international business CEO
Hostplus hires group insurance head
Rest appoints innovation and transformation head
AvSuper appoints new directors
Macquarie IM appoints COO Asia-Pacific
SMSF Association loses founder and CEO
TelstraSuper chair departing
Tribeca loses portfolio manager
UniSuper executive reshuffle with new senior appointments and departures
FASEA appoints two new directors
Substantial outflows - US Monthly Fund Highlights - March 2019
/We saw a reversal in flows in March, with outflows of US$9.2 billion after inflows of US$12.0 billion in February.
Read MoreConsumers confused by general, personal advice
/ASIC’s recent report on whether consumers are clued up on what is classified as ‘general’ or ‘personal’ advice has revealed a massive issue with terminology.
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