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Transition to renewables trumps divestment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... Mobil. "It's this environment that's giving governments and companies and investors the confidence to make these policy announcements, and the net-zero commitments," she said. Not only are there economic developments underway to make this possible ...

Responsible investment sector hits $1.2tn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... overall Australian professional managed funds have grown - that's a 30% growth compared to a 2% growth," RIAA executive, policy and standards Nicolette Boele said. "There are three things contributing to this - two growth, one inflows." The report showed ...

Experts torn on inflation outlook

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... in favour of inflation, pointing out that around the world inflation has consistently been below central bank targets. "Policy makers, central banks need to find the right dosage between allowing this inflation to flourish a bit and avoiding runaway ...

Mergers don't always lead to scale benefits: Barry

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... performance relative to YFYS is likely to be a driver of merger partner selection going forwards," she said. "In this sense, the policy will no doubt be achieving part of its policy intention and there is an important area of crossover and nexus between ...

Binance Australia appoints chief executive

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... be involved in helping to shape the growth of our industry and this means prioritising engagement and conversations with policy makers and regulators." "It is essential to advocate for a graduated, fit-for-purpose regulatory framework so that Australia ...

Zurich introduces gender affirmation leave

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... strengthened its support for LGBTQ+ workers by introducing gender affirmation leave. Zurich's new gender affirmation policy provides transgender and gender diverse team members access to assistance if they choose to take steps to affirm their gender ...

Market momentum to continue: ASI Conference

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... to see a crash, Austin said governments can't always determine whether there will be a crash, but they can set the policy environment to reduce that risk. "I think that the momentum in the economy can continue in a positive direction. I think valuations ...

Economic recap: Week to August 27

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021
... event of this year. The mountain resort in Wyoming had, after all, been the staging ground for some momentous monetary policy shifts by the US Federal Reserve. Only last - when the war against the pandemic began - the Fed announced a change in its monetary ...

Future Fund boasts 22.2% returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021
... technology." "It has heightened pre-existing tensions between global powers. It has led to more extreme forms of monetary policy and even more expansive fiscal policy. It has accelerated the rise of bigger government."

AFMA names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021
... with a focus on risk management and regulatory change and this will be critical as AFMA continues its advocacy for public policy and regulation that promote fair, competitive, and efficient markets. On Lynch departing, Bedwell said: "Under his leadership ...