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It will pay to keep employees happy: Fink

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... deliver are reaping the rewards. Our research shows that companies who forged strong bonds with their employees have seen lower levels of turnover and higher returns through the pandemic."

PIMCO lowers GDP growth rate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... stands out. First, the pandemic response relied more heavily on unemployment insurance than furlough schemes, resulting in lower job attachment. Second, according to several surveys, US households have higher health anxiety, likely contributing to a ...

How to invest in China: Capital Group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... "China's economy is slowing, and credit is tightening in the real estate sector. I think GDP2 growth will be considerably lower than the consensus forecast of 5.6%." For investors, a strong understanding of the local environment is essential, the firm ...

Inflation to persist in 2022: Aviva

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... higher than expected, according to Aviva Investors. While Australia's growth outlook for 2022 is strong, backed by a lower unemployment rate, inflation has the potential to derail the nation's progress. "Many of the reasons for higher inflation ...

Mine Super refreshes investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
... 2022, the Stable investment option will be rebranded to "Secure" and backed by a new investment strategy that will have a lower risk profile and potentially generate lower returns. "In the past 12 months alone, we've enhanced our Lifecycle Investment ...

Morningstar to buy Praemium for $65m

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
... investors we jointly serve are no exception, and Praemium's digital-first capabilities will allow us to reduce friction, lower costs, provide more choice, and improve efficiency for advisers. This gives advisers time back to deliver better advice, empowering ...

Future Super acquires Aon's super business

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
... functions," Sheikh added. "While the two funds will operate independently, they will be able to service more clients at a lower cost, ultimately providing the platform for both organisations to enhance member outcomes."

AMP to delist from NZX

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
... shareholder administration ahead of demerging its Private Markets business early next year. There is a smaller number and lower level of holdings of shareholders on the NZX. All those who hold shares in AMP via the NZX will have their holdings automatically ...

Morningstar cuts fair value estimate for Magellan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
... Magellan's recent underperformance has only begun since November 2020. "We thought institutional clients would negotiate for lower fees rather than terminate Magellan. Regretfully this has not transpired in SJP's case," he said. However, Morningstar ...

Pension scheme, UBS divest energy companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
... on them. We have seen positive progress from most companies in the program on their climate strategy and transition to a lower carbon economy. However, where we have not seen tangible progress, we are taking action." UBS AM has also extended its climate ...