How the pandemic is affecting superannuation engagement
/New research from State Street looks at Australian superannuation member activities in regards to their savings during the pandemic.
Read MoreFund People Update
/Kapstream goes for flatter company structure, loses head of credit, gains portfolio manager
AustralianSuper welcomes head of financial crime
Equity Trustees appoints new director
Long-term funds see inflows of US$28.9bn - US Monthly Fund Highlights - June 2020
/Active long-term funds have witnessed a gradual recovery across the second quarter and saw inflows of US$28.9 billion in June, up from inflows of US$21.3 billion in May.
Read MoreFund Company Update
/Perpetual executives take six-month pay cut
First State Super, StatePlus and (maybe) VicSuper rebranded Aware Super
ARP Investments launches in Australia
Cbus and Media Super start merger process
Powerwrap merging with Praemium
Fund Product Update
/Nine industry funds update to working group for longevity risk products
Australian Unity launches green bond fund
ESG Research Update
/UNSW study: transitioning to renewable energy will not harm global economy. It’s possible, say University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney researchers, to make the transition to a renewable energy future without damaging the global economy, but instead will have environmental and long-term economic benefits.
Read MoreESG Aus and NZ Update
/Australian Ethical divests Marsh & McLennan due to insuring mining conglomerate
BlackRock coal divestment update
First State Super divesting $40m thermal coal stocks
NSW set for fastest and biggest transition to renewables from coal
Fund Company Update
/Perpetual executives take six-month pay cut
First State Super, StatePlus and (maybe) VicSuper rebranded Aware Super
ARP Investments launches in Australia
Cbus and Media Super start merger process
Powerwrap merging with Praemium
Fund Product Update
/Nine industry funds update to working group for longevity risk products
Australian Unity launches green bond fund
ESG Global Update
/ISS ESG included in Environmental Finance’s 2020 Data Guide
JP Morgan launches integrated ESG policy statement for global business
ISS ESG: In Wild 2020, Fund Investors Find Virtue in ESG Factors
World Economic Forum: 395m new jobs by 2030 if business priorities nature
UNSW study: transitioning to renewable energy will not harm global economy
Adviser tech needs not being met
/A recent survey has revealed advisers are not getting exactly what they need out of their technology as the pressures of the pandemic pile up.
Read MoreESG Research Update
/Sustainable investments still outperforming - Responsible investments are overall continuing to do better than the general market, a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) shows.
Read MoreLong-term mutual funds take in US$72bn - Global FlowWatch - May 2020
/Global long-term mutual funds recorded US$72 billion in net new money during May.
Read MoreBond ETFs lead net inflows - Global ETF FlowWatch - May 2020
/Global ETFs recorded US$37 billion in net flows during May 2020 amid broad market recovery.
Read MoreASFA: Superannuation comes to the rescue (a little bit) during COVID-19
/The compulsory superannuation system has come to the unexpected rescue of 2.5 million unemployed or low-hours workers with early release of super. ASFA puts the numbers together in this revealing report.
Read MoreFund People Update
/HESTA welcomes first head of portfolio design
JBWere to add 50 new bankers and financial advisers
First State Super poaches Hostplus executive manager
Australian Unity executive shuffle
Equity Trustees appoints independent director
Rest appoints CIO
Ian Perkins passes away
SMSF Association loses head of technical
IFM Investors loses equities co-head
ESG Aus and NZ Updates
/First State Super drops Rio Tinto from two portfolio options after sacred site destruction
Heated tobacco products blocked (for now) in Australia
AXA IM launches fourth global impact fund, doubles down on impact investing
ACCR report reveals members not putting their money where their mouth is on ESG
Fund Regulatory Update
/APRA requesting new super fund data to understand impact of pandemic on industry
Read MoreFund Company Update
/First State Super and VicSuper complete merger
Equipsuper merges Pitcher Retirement Plan
QSuper drops comprehensive financial advice
Cbus and Media Super talk merger
Fund Product Update
/Australian Unity launches new green bond fund
Amazon launches climate venture capital fund
Metrics Credit Partners launches private debt fund
F Securities launching new NASDAQ 100 ETFs
Vanguard launches SMSF capacity to personal investor
