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Decade-long Santos well leak prompts investor concern

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
Santos has admitted that its retired offshore oil and gas field Legendre has been leaking gas for a decade, throwing into doubt investor abilities to meet net zero plans. Methane gas - a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide - has ...

Advisers outsourcing to amplify investment capabilities: Mason Stevens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
... of larger external providers, enhanced performance standards, and lower error rates. "When considered in the context of a field as complex and dynamic as investment management, it is clear the potential benefits of outsourcing are equally applicable," ...

Packer donates $7m to mental health research

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... mental health outcomes and I am hopeful that my contribution towards this research will generate positive outcomes in this field and in so doing significantly improve the lives of people battling mental health issues both in Australia and around the ...

Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... nearly two thirds of total household wealth, a new study finds. A new paper from the Actuaries Institute, Not a level playing field, examined the wealthiest and poorest 20% of the population and found that the high-income group have 200 times more in ...

MAX Awards 2023: Get voting

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
Votes are flowing for the finalists of the 2023 Financial Standard MAX Awards - be sure to make yours count. Now in its 29th year, the MAX Awards seek to recognise individuals, teams and organisations in the financial services industry excelling in ...

Finalists announced in 2023 MAX Awards

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
The finalists for the 29th annual Financial Standard MAX Awards have been named, with voting now open until May 5. The Financial Standard MAX Awards highlight individuals, teams and organisations in the financial services industry excelling in the fields ...

Quinbrook acquires US biofuel producer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... that was implemented a decade ago, he added. "Effectively, there are two things that are catalysts for us to move into this field from a regulatory perspective - the increasing banning of traditional low-cost disposal methods into landfill," he said. ...

Consumer interests prioritised in YFYS review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... benchmarks into fund performance assessments. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "In the highly complex and technical field of investment management the government should be congratulated for taking the prudent approach of listening and responding ...

BlackRock eyes new ETF products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
BlackRock is seeking to expand its ETF offerings with its first-ever buffer ETFs. BlackRock submitted a filing to the SEC on March 31 to launch the BlackRock Large Cap Moderate Buffer and BlackRock Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF. The BlackRock Large Cap ...

Last chance to nominate: MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
Nominations for the annual Financial Standard MAX Awards close tomorrow. The MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards recognise leading individuals, teams and organisations in the Australian financial services industry who have achieved ...