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Macquarie Wrap SMAs surpass $5bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
... the managed accounts industry for more than two decades, so we're able to leverage our experience to deliver a sustainable managed accounts offering that is centred on choice and flexibility," Weber said. "In addition to the choice and flexibility ...

Aussie dividends slump 40%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2021
... no longer hold banks to a minimum level of earnings retention, the onus will be on boards to carefully consider the sustainable rate for dividends, taking into account the outlook for profitability, capital and the economic environment," the regulator ...

Wealth group makes acquisition

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2021
... accounting firms by size," he said. "We believe that this scale in each location makes our businesses more competitive and sustainable, and more attractive to clients as well as talent." The acquisition marks the 10 th acquisition since the company's ...

BetaShares launches climate ETF

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
... clean and renewable energy, green transportation, water and waste improvements, decarbonisation-enabling solutions and sustainable products. The launch of the ETF comes as it is estimated that US$1-2 trillion per annum in additional investment is needed ...

MTAA Super increases premiums amid merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... too, in September 2020, putting them up by 7% ahead of the merger. When the funds become Spirit Super in April, a new sustainable investment option will also be on offer to members. Around 75% of the option's portfolio will be invested in growth assets ...

Westpac prioritises risk management

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2021
... indicates the severity of the situation". "The integrated plan required by the CEU must be designed to deliver the sustainable risk governance step-change that APRA requires," Lonsdale said. As a whole, Westpac reported an unaudited statutory net profit ...

Hostplus enhances ESG option

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021
Hostplus is changing its sustainable investment option on the back of growing demand from members who want a more sustainable and principled approach to their investments. The Socially Responsible Investment Balanced option (SRI) now excludes a broader ...

New corporate bond fund launches

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021
Artesian Capital has launched a new corporate-focussed, green and sustainable bond fund open to both wholesale and retail investors. Artesian said the fund was seeded by an Australian ethically minded super fund, which has been running since late September. ...

Aussie super funds and Biden's US infra push

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2021
... terms of projects, retrofitting homes and buildings to be more energy efficient, as well as building and operating sustainable infrastructure are high on the agenda. Additionally, the administration believes these initiatives will create jobs, he said ...

Financial sector has deep pockets for philanthropy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2021
... Strive Philanthropy founder Jarrod Miles said the spike in giving in 2020 is warmly welcomed but won't be enough. "Sustainable philanthropy is about a change in thinking, not just the rise in dollar donations. The good news of 2020 is that this change ...