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Equipsuper in another merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAR 2021
... determined that the decline in member numbers made it challenging to operate in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. It comes less than a week after Equipsuper announced its merger with Toyota Super's 5000 members. BOC Super said it recognised ...

Capgemini names new managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAR 2021
... an inclusive and sustainable future," she said. "Capgemini has a unique position in the market, and it is a great environment for our people to get the future they want."

Shock statistics on gender gap on boards

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... more labour market volatility over the next 12-24 months as the nation settles into a new post-COVID-19 employment environment. As the nation's recovery progresses, we may well see male wages increase with little or no positive improvement in the wages ...

Wingate announces acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... of the current landscape have shown there is a strong demand predicted for working capital solutions in a COVID-19 environment and beyond," Wunsh said. "These types of opportunities reflect the broader dynamic and demand we are seeing from both businesses ...

CFOs gain clout in ESG metrics

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
Many companies are housing the ultimate responsibility for ESG with their chief financial officers, says a new report from Accenture. Accenture interviewed about 1517 finance leaders including chief financial officers from around the globe for the seventh ...

PIMCO names Asia Pacific lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
... leaders in business, finance, government and NGOs. Roman commented: "With his deep understanding of the regulatory environment and proven strategic leadership, Alec will build on the excellent work that Kim and the team have delivered over the past four ...

Australian Ethical continues growth trajectory

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021
The booming interest in socially and environmentally conscious investments has seen Australian Ethical post stellar half year results, despite the pandemic. Australian Ethical reported underlying profit after tax for the second half of 2020 of $4.9 ...

Aussie dividends slump 40%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2021
... consider the sustainable rate for dividends, taking into account the outlook for profitability, capital and the economic environment," the regulator said. Dividend cuts were most severe in Australia, the UK and Europe, Janus Henderson found, which all ...

Woodside results vindicate divestment argument: Activists

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
Woodside Petroleum's annual results, with a $US4.028 billion net loss for 2020, are food for thought for super funds, according to divestment activists. Several of Australia's largest super funds have significant holdings in Woodside. It appears ...

Goldman Sachs launches robo-adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
Goldman Sachs has launched a robo-investment offering that helps retail clients achieve their financial goals by automatically rebalancing their portfolios with the use of exchange-traded funds. Marcus Invest offers over 50 ETF products invested in ...