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Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
ASIC slapped Morningstar with a fine for allegedly exposing investors to controversial weapons companies after proclaiming that its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy strictly excludes such investments. Morningstar's International Shares ...

Aussie fintech growth counteracted by local challenges: EY

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... explained that early-stage start-ups struggle more than mature companies, especially in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, when capital raising is also becoming more difficult across the sector. In line with this finding, fintechs ranked raising ...

ASX calls time on mFund settlement service

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... tentative deadline of May 2026 for the removal of funds. ASX noted that, since mFund's launch, an evolving market environment and shifting investor behaviours rendered its future as a material player Australian funds management market increasingly ...

Spatium Capital selects trustee, administrator for small caps fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... ASCENT will integrate seamlessly with platforms and other systems necessary for any competitive fund in today's environment." True Oak managing director John Billington added the group is thrilled to be picked as the newly appointed trustee for the ...

British banker to become RBA deputy governor

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... Hauser has the skills and experience required to help the RBA navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain economic environment." Chalmers said the government will work with the RBA to ensure Hauser can commence his role as soon as possible, with the ...

Maple-Brown Abbott loses sales head

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... creates a significant investment opportunity for private lenders such as Epsilon and our investors," he said. "In this environment, we continue to expand our team right across the firm to accommodate our growth," he said. Hodnett added that he was "delighted" ...

Quality is worth paying for in 2024: UBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... margins, and relatively low debt on their balance sheets with be best positioned to continue generating profits in an environment of weaker growth," it said. Specifically, it said investors can find quality stocks within US tech, stable quality-income ...

Small, large entity regulation needs balance: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... the ASIC Annual Forum this morning. While the major banks are raking in massive profits from a higher interest rate environment, many smaller players here and overseas are not in the same boat, particularly as capital markets costs soar. The fact that ...

Super Members Council names chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... and thoughtful leadership in superannuation policy that reflects our modern society and economy, in an ever-changing environment. "The skills, fresh insight and gravitas Schubert will bring to the role as chief executive will help SMC achieve those goals," ...

Private market deal activity set to persist amid high-rates: Aviva

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... projects. "Further deal activity is expected in the coming months, as the realisation of a higher-for-longer interest-rate environment sets in," Aviva stated. However, amid current macroeconomic headwinds, the firm also anticipates lenders "remain cautious" ...