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YFYS could dampen ESG adoption: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
The Your Future, Your Super reforms could potentially threaten the adoption of sustainable investing strategies, new research from Parametric shows. Parametric's analysis focused on super fund portfolio tracking error, which is a key driver of YFYS ...

Aware Super leads on climate action: IGCC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
Aware Super's commitment to tackling climate change has been showcased in a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition a net zero world. The $150 billion superannuation fund was lauded for leading the industry, thanks to its Climate ...

New head of ESG at American Century

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... president and chief executive Jonathan Thomas commented on Hughes' appointment. "Sustainability isn't just something we practice; it is part of who we are," he said. "As a firm that has directed over 40% of our earnings to more than 20 years of medical ...

IFM Investors PE portfolio carbon neutral

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... the construction and building management sector, and Genie Solutions, a Brisbane-based software business that provides practice management software (PMS) and associated software solutions to specialists in private medical practice. These companies actively ...

Sequoia Financial Group acquires legal practice

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 10 JAN 2022
Sequoia Financial Group (Sequoia) has announced the acquisition of the incorporated legal practice previously known as Topdocs Legal (TDL), now renamed Docscentre Legal (DCL). Boosting its professional services division, Sequoia has paid $330,000 for ...

Demand for retiree client book increases

KARREN VERGARA  |  SATURDAY, 1 JAN 2022
... demand for client books with a Baby Boomer demographic is increasing among those looking to acquire a financial advice practice. The December Radar Results reveal that near-retirees or retirees are highly sought after by financial advisers. Valuations ...

Proxy advice reforms force transparency, AFS licensing

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 DEC 2021
... Financial Services Council acting chief executive Blake Briggs, who said the reforms align with existing industry best practice and the FSC's standards. "Superannuation funds manage almost $3.5 trillion on behalf of Australians, so it is critical ...

February 2022 adviser exam dates released

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 DEC 2021
... resources for advisers, including information about the exam policy, remote proctoring, exam preparation, FASEA's practice questions guidance and other frequently asked questions. More information will follow on the eligibility of new financial advisers ...

FSC names acting chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
The Financial Services Council appointed an acting chief executive as it looks to replace Sally Loane, who steps down on December 23. Blake Briggs, currently the deputy chief executive of the FSC, will take the top job in the interim. Briggs joined ...

Kelly Partners acquires Canberra firm

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
... Kelly Partners Group (KPG) has announced the acquisition of a Canberra firm with $1.1 million revenue. The accounting practice was acquired through Kelly Partners Canberra. The business will relocate to Kelly Partners Canberra's offices. It's ...