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Lombard Odier brings plastic circularity fund down under

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... chain while delivering market returns, it said. It aims to do this by investing in companies offering innovative plastic materials with lower carbon footprint and better end of life properties; better usage models that extend the plastics' life; and ...

ASIC, APRA issues more FAR guidance

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) in preparation for the March 15 launch date. The regulators unveiled several key materials for the financial services sector, which were under consultation since last July. The outcome of the consultation has led ...

How advisers protect themselves from 'rogue' clients

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... website. "Issue them to your clients every now and then," Bobbin urged, adding that many clients do appreciate reading such materials. "It is about protecting you from the rogue [clients] because they will occur and finding opportunities to continuously ...

Crypto fintech needed AFSL, court says

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... reminder that while contractual terms and conditions are important, businesses should also carefully consider other materials provided to customers (e.g., the language that appears on their promotional material), which in some cases may be found to affect ...

ASIC, APRA slam premium hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... 1 July 2024. They are also developing guidance for life companies and financial advisers on disclosure and marketing materials that articulate the different premium types and when these might increase," the regulators said. "The Life Insurance Code of ...

Billionaires of all ages watching AI: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... geopolitical tensions. Among the successors, though, inflationary pressures (57%) and the availability and price of raw materials (52%) were top of mind. However, a topic all generations agreed on was the opportunities and risks of generative AI. Around ...

ASIC to crack down on superannuation misconduct

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... efforts follows closely on the heels of action taken against HESTA over false or misleading statements in their marketing materials. HESTA was fined $48,600 for displaying past performance figures in a way that implied better returns than what was actually ...

Super tax change to impact SMSF members: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Imposition Bill 2023. Consultation on the exposure draft and explanatory materials commenced on Tuesday and closes October 18.

Farmers distressed by superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Imposition Bill 2023. Consultation on the exposure draft and explanatory materials commenced on Tuesday and closes October 18.

Dimensional launches Aussie fund to NZ market

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... end, the Australian Sustainability Trust was invested in more than 430 companies. About 25% is in financials, 22% in materials, and 12.2% in industrials. The strategy has returned 10.04% since inception.
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