Artificial Intelligence and other ESG regulation is on the way

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The launch of ChatGPT has led to heightened investor attention on generative AI over the past year and pushed AI regulation into the spotlight for governments around the world, notes... Read more continue reading

‘Steady’ rate cuts expected as opposed to ‘rapid’ cutting cycle in 2024

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Aviva Investors, the global asset manager of Aviva PLC (‘Aviva’), expects a steady process of rate cuts from the world’s major central banks this year as global growth remains stronger... Read more continue reading

MLC Private Equity raises US$762m for MLC Private Equity Partners, a new institutional investment vehicle

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MLC Private Equity, a division of MLC Asset Management Pty Limited, one of Australia’s largest investment managers[1], has announced a significant investment into its private equity capability with the creation... Read more continue reading

Cogo and Personetics announce partnership to accelerate planet-friendly finance

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Carbon footprint tracking expert Cogo has announced a partnership with Personetics, the global leader in AI-based personalised engagement platforms for financial institutions, to make it easier for banks to provide... Read more continue reading

Castlerock attains ‘Recommended’ rating from Core Property Research

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Castlerock, a leading property fund manager has been awarded with a ‘Recommended’ rating from Core Property Research, a market provider of insightful research within the property funds sector. The Castlerock... Read more continue reading

Eureka Whittaker Macnaught and Blue Harbour Financial Partners announce merger

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Financial advice businesses, Eureka Whittaker Macnaught (EWM) and Blue Harbour Financial Partners (Blue Harbour) will merge in a move designed to deliver scale and efficiency benefits, career opportunities for employees,... Read more continue reading

Israel/Iran fears and rate cut uncertainty – shares are vulnerable to a bout of volatility but here’s five reasons why the trend will likely remain up

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Key points After strong gains, shares are vulnerable to a pull back or more volatile/constrained returns than seen so far this year. The key threats at present are Iran’s attack... Read more continue reading

Apostle Funds Management appoints Director, Head of Wholesale

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Apostle Funds Management (Apostle) has announced the appointment of Stuart James to the newly created role of Director, Head of Wholesale commencing immediately. Mr James will support Kimon Kouryialas Director,... Read more continue reading

Net Zero: Searching for returns and real-world change

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The finance industry’s multi-billion dollar drive to deal with climate change is not working. Real-world emissions are rising, despite net-zero targets pointing in the other direction. In the latest whitepaper by... Read more continue reading

Changes to ASIC Executive Leadership Team

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has confirmed a number of changes to its senior executive leadership team. Chief Executive Officer ASIC Chair Joe Longo has accepted a request from... Read more continue reading