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APRA outlines 2023 super priorities

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... test, APRA will also continue to hold trustees to account in addressing drivers of poor product performance via the transparency provided on performance metrics in its MySuper and Choice Heatmaps. It will publish the heatmap, which is being updated using ...

CPA calls for regulatory reforms for NFPs, charities

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... framework applied to all NFPs across Australia will make it easier for smaller NFPs to meet their accountability and transparency obligations," it said. "Much has been achieved in aligning financial reporting requirements across Australian jurisdictions ...

HUB24 launches new ESG ratings

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2023
... based on their client's individual preferences and ESG risk profile. "There is a growing demand by consumers for transparency around responsible investments," said HUB24 managing director and chief executive Andrew Alcock. "Our role is to provide ...

Government to close child sex abuser loophole in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... be entitled to access Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data about offenders' superannuation accounts, giving transparency to victims of their assets. In an interview with Sky News, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones ...

Aware Super, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America back Xpansiv

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
... risk-adjusted returns. "Aware Super is attracted by Xpansiv's potential to bring efficiencies, trading scale and transparency to the global environmental commodities market which is thriving from the increased demand of corporates striving to meet net ...

MySuper heatmap reveals sub-par products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2022
... APRA's MySuper heatmap has been an important tool for eradicating unacceptable product performance, improving transparency across the superannuation industry and holding trustees to account for the outcomes being delivered to members." "Since its ...

Apex Group wins fund services mandate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2022
... Fund. Apex Group said the appointment will help clients to simplify daily investment management tasks which enhances transparency for investors and delivers operational efficiencies. In addition, Apex Group will also support KAR with its independent ...

ETF sentiment continues to grow: BetaShares

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
... financial markets." Vynokur highlighted that the key benefits of the asset class are namely convenience, liquidity, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. "In contrast, managed funds have seen record outflows as more investors continue to turn to ETFs ...

VanEck launches gold bullion ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2022
... 2006, is one of the most actively traded ETFs in the world. He added that investors are increasingly looking for transparency for their precious metals purchases. "The gold bullion that physically backs NUGG, is held in a vault at The Perth Mint and ...

First Sentier names global responsible investment head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... excellence in investment decision-making, ESG integration and building on leading practice in investment stewardship and transparency. In terms of topics of engagement that FSI would continue to explore, in addition to climate change, Turner pointed ...