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Men, women in same occupation drive pay gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024
... around when or where work tasks are completed, encouraging job-sharing in leadership positions, and diversifying hiring practices. "Simply focussing on encouraging women into higher-paying occupations, such as pilots or lawyers, will not be enough to ...

Poor investment governance costly for asset owners, members: KPMG, Frontier

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
... establishing a clear mission plan for investments; and having a plan that everyone understands and buys into. "Governance practices which have services us well in the past may not be as suitable for the future environment - the evolving landscape of ...

Qantas Super boosts ag assets by $200m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
... long-term returns. As agriculture specialists GO.FARM has a clear plan to drive productivity gains, responsible agricultural practices and generate returns for investors. We're excited about what this partnership will yield for members," Spence said. ...

AMP Advice partners with BlackRock and Lonsec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
... and Lonsec to introduce a new category of tailored managed portfolio solutions, making it accessible to more advice practices. Advisers will have access to portfolio performance tracking and dedicated content support allowing them to monitor their holdings ...

New framework for investors to navigate AI released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
... filterable questions to facilitate detailed analysis and engagement with company management on AI implementation and RAI practices. Alphinity head of ESG and sustainability Jessica Cairns said it was important to proactively investigate and understand ...

JANA appoints new director of client development

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
... clients. He will be focused on enhancing JANA's presence and forming relationships with non-profits, endowments, and wealth practices in Australia. JANA said Chebli is a seasoned investment professional with more than 20 years of experience across a ...

Auditors lambast mandatory climate reporting requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
... early to be prepared," he said. "This means considering and putting into place the systems, processes and governance practices that will be required to meet new climate reporting requirements. It means ensuring you adopt the necessary practices to avoid ...

Adviser numbers plateau

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2024
... acquisitions included Insignia Financial selling Millennium3 to ASX-listed WT Financial Group (WTL) with a total of 75 practices transitioning. Count finalised its takeover of Diverger last month.

The Aussie wealthtech firms that are 'most innovative'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... introduced the Lumiant Academy and its inaugural course the 'Lumiant Advice Experience' that equips advisers with best practices and strategies to elevate the financial advice experience. In addition to this, Lumiant formed strategic partnerships with ...

Life insurers struggle with code compliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... corresponding period. Thirty-one percent related to bad service, and 18% related to policy cancellations and changes, and sales practices and advertising respectively. "While some insurers are reporting more breaches, we identified inconsistency and ...
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