Russell Investments launches ‘next generation’ Managed Accounts, offering dynamic management at cost-effective price

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Global asset manager Russell Investments has launched a ‘next generation’ suite of multi-asset, managed accounts. This offering is a direct response to growing adviser and investor preference for more transparent,... Read more continue reading

Peak Re named “Asian Reinsurer of the Year” fourth time in a row

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Peak Re named “Asian Reinsurer of the Year” fourth time in a row Hong Kong, 17 July 2019 – Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”), a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer,... Read more continue reading

Sale of 50% interest in McGregor Wealth Management

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Xplore Wealth Limited (ASX: XPL) has announced the sale of its 50% equity holding in the highly successful, Queensland-based financial planning practice McGregor Wealth Management. Xplore Wealth has signed a... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rates increased marginally in June

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Data released by SQM Research has revealed the national residential rental vacancy rate increased in June 2019 to 2.3%, an increase from 2.2% in May.  The total number of vacancies... Read more continue reading

Jefferies appoints Jonathan Slone as chairman of Asia

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Jefferies has announced the recent appointment of Jonathan Slone as Chairman of Asia based in Hong Kong. In this role, Mr. Slone will focus on the firm’s major relationships for... Read more continue reading

AMP Life sale and interim dividend update

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AMP Limited advises that the transaction for the sale of AMP Life (the Australian and New Zealand wealth protection and mature businesses) to Resolution Life is highly unlikely to proceed... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super reaches new milestone of $12 billion in funds under management

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Local Government Super (LGS, the Fund) has announced that its total funds under management (FUM) has reached $12 billion. This milestone demonstrates Australia’s growing appetite for genuine long-term responsible investment... Read more continue reading

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank partners with Aberdeen Standard Investments to drive ESG investing and develop sustainable debt capital markets in emerging Asia

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) have forged a strategic partnership that aims to develop debt capital markets for infrastructure, drive responsible investing in fixed income... Read more continue reading

Amundi is a founding member of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Asset Manager Initiative

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Amundi, the European leading asset manager, fully supports the efforts of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund (OPSWF) Working Group dedicated to accelerating the integration of climate change analysis into... Read more continue reading

Westpac receives APRA response to its Culture, Governance and Accountability self-assessment process

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Westpac Group yesterday received APRA’s response to its Culture, Governance and Accountability (CGA) self-assessment process. In its response, APRA has decided to apply an additional $500 million to Westpac’s operational... Read more continue reading