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Soros hands the reins to son

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... his $37 billion empire to his son, Alexander. Specifically, the 37-year-old heir will lead Soros' charitable Open Society Foundations and political action committee, confirmed by the new successor in an interview the Wall Street Journal. Open Society ...

Cheques to wind down by 2030: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... supported a legal right to choose cash to pay for food and essentials and are concerned about the possibility of a cashless society. "Cash is the single most popular way to pay in retail locations, over 60%, followed by debit cards, credit cards and ...

Cboe launches first ever global listing network

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
... better tools, better benchmarks, and better technology to drive market based solutions to the biggest challenges facing society, including climate change and the energy transition," Cboe said. Abaxx initially went public in December 2020 on Cboe Canada ...

Could the anti-woke movement come to Australia?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
... sure we speak to language of investments and ESG as a long-term value creator." "The economy should serve the needs of society. If that's woke, then so be it!" The importance of a just transition The speakers emphasised the importance of a just transition ...

APRA finalises rules for financial crisis readiness

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
... Londsdale said that the disorderly failure of an APRA-regulated entity could have a significant impact on the economy and society. Further, while there'd been marked advancement in the contingency planning of APRA-regulated entities, enduring discrepancies ...

Liverpool Partners invests in AI

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... "We will continue to invest in the Australian technology ecosystem to improve outcomes and intergenerational equity for society," he said. Liverpool Partners managing partner Brad Lancken said the firm has a strong focus on investments which can help ...

IFM Investors welcomes global head of client solutions

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... inflation hedge for institutional investors, but there is also a growing demand for additional investment to allow our society to transition to a low carbon future in a socially responsible way," she said.

Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... able to afford will continue to grow. A more holistic review of inequality will not only result in better outcomes for society but can also reduce long term budget pressure by ensuring taxpayer money is spent in the most appropriately targeted places ...

Maple-Brown Abbott relaunches sustainable fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... and focus on ESG factors. "We believe investors can help shape a better future," she said. "The challenges facing our society, including climate change, resource management, financial inequality and disparity in living standards - require purposeful ...

Pay gap bill passes, effective next year

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... means women retire with less than men, undermining their quality of life and dignity after they've given so much to society across their working lives." Stewart reinforced that the gender pay gap is the single largest contributor to the disparity ...