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Super funds have had a modest start to 2021, but members should be ready for a “bumpy ride” ahead of vaccine distribution.   January marked the tenth consecutive month of gains for super funds,

ABA takes aim at fresh faces Lachlan Maddock 03 February 2021 New players in the Australian financial landscape are ratcheting up the risk for some of its biggest institutions, according to the Australian Banking Association (ABA). While banks are subject to a host of prudential and consumer regulations, many new entrants to the payments landscape – including buy now, pay later (BNPL) players like Afterpay – are not. The ABA believes that could endan...

The emerging insurance group has added new benefits to many of its coverage options following the appointment of new management late last year. In a statement, Integrity Life said it had added a new C

Despite being cleared of wrongdoing, ASIC chair James Shipton will leave the regulator permanently after helping to choose a successor. Mr Shipton has been cleared of wrongdoing in the ASIC expenses

Aberdeen Standard appoints new APAC CEO — 1 minute read 27 January 2021 Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has appointed a new APAC chief executive to spearhead its “ambitious growth agenda” in the region. René Buehlmann will take the reins at the APAC business, succeeding Hugh Young, who will take on a new role as Asia chairman. Mr Buehlmann will have responsibility for driving ASI’s global strategy in the region as it invests to build out its franchise and ...

JP Morgan AM hires investment stewardship head  — 1 minute read 21 January 2021 JP Morgan Asset Management has appointed a new head of investment stewardship and hired an ESG expert as part of its “ongoing commitment to sustainable investment”.  Felix Lam will join JPMAM as head of investment stewardship for Asia, ex-Japan. Mr Lam will be responsible for overseeing JPMAM’s regional stewardship approach by leading corporate engagement and overseeing ...

Promoted by ADP Australia Small and Medium sized businesses need to greet the new year with renewed focus on data security. During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have been forced to rethink many

The WA government has issued a warning surrounding a new scam that targets home buyers.

Janus Henderson appoints new insto director — 1 minute read 14 January 2021 Janus Henderson has appointed a new director for institutional solutions as it looks to meet the demands of an evolving institutional audience. Greg Clarke will step into the role of director for institutional solutions at Janus Henderson, acting as an “important link” between the Australian institutional business and marketing and investments divisions. He will be based in the Sydney offi...

While December is traditionally a slow month for the rental market, Perth managed to buck the trend in 2020 with an overall increase in leasing activity.