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Poor gender diversity not a 'women's problem': Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... that have gender diversity "significantly outperform" teams that don't have such diversity. This is across different metrics such as revenue, growth, and return on assets. Additionally, Morgan Stanley's analysis found that those who operate in teams ...

Performance test needs better metrics, durability

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2024
The superannuation performance test has several shortcomings that must be addressed in Treasury's latest round of consultation so it is fair and sustainable, the Actuaries Institute Summit heard. Mercer associate Kieran Chu said while the Your Future ...

New framework for investors to navigate AI released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
... director Liming Zhu said until it becomes commonplace for both RAI policies and the actual numbers for RAI indicators and metrics to be shared publicly, investors need to know where to look for signs of responsible AI use. "Combining our RAI research ...

Franklin Templeton's Brandywine Global launches new fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
... the portfolio span a diverse mix of sectors and industries. We're generally invested in larger-cap stocks and our risk metrics are aligned with our view that opportunities are not plentiful in the current environment," Roibu said. "Market shifts can ...

Actuaries Institute proposes new performance test measure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
... with the best financial interests of members. In its Treasury submission, the Institute said the test should include two metrics: the current one and a new risk-adjusted performance measure for super fund products. "This two-metric test would ensure ...

ISPT issues $1.5bn sustainably linked loan facility

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2024
... ISPT's sustainability linked loans will be tied to the company's sustainability performance targets, which include metrics such as emissions intensity, waste reduction, water consumption, and labour certification. These targets are in line with ISPT's ...

AMP executive pay packet shrinks amid simplification

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... also approved the appointment of Kathleen Bailey-Lord and Anna Leibel to its board. In AMP's scorecard, the financial metrics weighting increased to 60% from 40%. In her final AGM, Hazelton said: "Much of this recent progress is due to AMP's ...

Brighter Super signs David Koch as ambassador

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... "will help demystify complex financial concepts around superannuation and retirement planning" for members, outlining the metrics by which its success will be measured. David Koch, also known as Kochie, is taking on the role of brighter retirement ambassador ...

Australian Retirement Trust completes Alcoa merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... looked at the number of member accounts, cash flows and rollovers. Alcoa failed on all three, seeing declines across all metrics. At the time of announcing its merger plans, the Alcoa Super had about 5100 members. ART is still working through the transfer ...

Australian Ethical posts strong half-year result

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... per share, fully franked, marking a 50% increase. "Following a strong first half which saw growth in our key business metrics, we enter the second half of FY24 in a good position, with a deeply capable and purpose-driven team of professionals, enhanced ...