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Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023

... is setting its sights on achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050, as is consistent with the goals of the United Nations Paris Agreement. To advance its goal, the fund launched a sustainable growth product in 2021 and divested from thermal coal ...

Global wealth to rise 38% by 2027: Report

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023

... middle-income countries. This is significantly above the annual wealth growth of the 4.5% UBS estimates for high-income nations. More than half of all UHNWIs currently reside in North America, while countries in the Asia Pacific region are home to more ...

Super tough sell for First Nations people: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023

In the latest episode of the Financial Standard podcast, First Nations Foundation chief executive Phil Usher says superannuation is inadequate for meeting the needs of all Indigenous Australians, adding that change is needed to ensure better future ...

Life, funeral insurers cop $14m fine

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023

... staff, incentivising them to sell at all costs to vulnerable customers, namely those living in remote areas and First Nations people, many of whom English was not their first language. Staff was rewarded with trips to the Gold Coast, Las Vegas, and Hawaii ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023

... collaborate with state, territory and local governments, existing regional bodies, unions, industry, investors, First Nations groups to facilitate the national shift to a clean energy economy. To expedite the Authority's responsibilities, the Net ...

BNPL to be regulated under Credit Act

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023

... growing dangers to consumers, he said. "Evidence suggests that those risks are disproportionately affecting women, First Nations communities and people on low incomes," he said. Jones referenced a 2022 study conducted by Good Shepherd that found 73% ...

Supercharging Australia's climate investment action

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

... will be shared across industry sectors, different segments of the workforce, regional areas and Australia's First Nations people. Accompanying this will be a New Energy Apprenticeships program to deliver 10,000 apprenticeships and a Clean Energy ...

Funding boosts ASIC greenwashing remit

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

... said. "The Authority will also ensure workers are supported as they transition to new opportunities and support First Nations Australians to meaningfully participate," Chalmers added. This year's federal budget also highlighted the gravity of investment ...

Biggest super funds face human rights complaints

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023

Traditional Owners of three First Nations and superannuation fund members have filed human rights complaints against Australia's top 20 super funds over their investments in Santos Limited's proposed Barossa and Narrabri gas projects. Yesterday ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023

... what is a pretty nascent/emerging market for embracing human rights risk, full stop." During the same decade, the United Nations promulgated the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which are a series of fundamental principles on business ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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