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NAB has confirmed it is on track with the wind down of its asset servicing business, including helping its existing clients in selecting a new custodian.

The plan to make Australia a renewable energy superpower featured heavily throughout this year’s Federal Budget — which translates into opportunities to attract more capital from asset owners and the private sector.

Legacy arrangements from LGIAsuper and Energy Super impacting the ability to charge advice fees to Brighter Super members will change next month. It’s all part of an advice-led transformation process that coincides with completion of the acquisition of Suncorp’s SPSL Master Trust.

There's a shortage of ESG and sustainability experts in the region, which translates to increasing salaries for qualified professionals. That trend shows no sign of abating, experts told AsianInvestor.

Traditional Owners of three First Nations and superannuation fund members have filed human rights complaints against Australias top 20 super funds over their investments in Santos Limiteds proposed Barossa and Narrabri gas projects.

A senior ESG executive at the €277 billion Dutch pension fund points to the challenges of measuring the social impact of investments, cautioning against the dangers of exaggerated claims.

Brighter Super has provided an update about its pending merger with Suncorps superannuation business, which will officially occur on June 1.

Rainmaker Informations assessment of superannuation products shows that 56 super funds boast at least one AAA-rated product, down from 66 last year.

The cloud-based technology platform for advisers has ramped up local operations, hiring two business development managers to drive its ongoing expansion.

Two leading APAC investors are increasing efforts to collect accurate social data and narrow the DE&I gap.