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Responsible investment continues to gain acceptance among investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
... difference in ESG index returns compared to those of broad market benchmarks and that incorporating ESG criteria in individual security selection can, in fact, deliver market competitive returns while potentially reducing risk.

Westpac to review history of new applicants

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017
... dismissed previously or resigned in circumstances relating to misconduct such as selling customer data, compromising customer security or wilfully and repeatedly breaching bank policies. Westpac Group executive, human resources, corporate affairs & sustainability ...

Actuaries warn against one size fits all retirement products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... investment and insurance. It must detail how trustees intend to guide their members at retirement, including relevant social security implications for members with low account balances and those in poor health. Funds may develop longevity protection ...

Housing crisis takes emotional toll on Gen X

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... from non-home ownership were understandable, adding that for many, home ownership is central to adulthood. "The need for security is fundamental to the human condition and our sense of belonging," Neal said. "It goes back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs ...

Advice licensees must think digital

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2017
... said the key areas that all advisers should consider when establishing a social media policy are: reputational risk, security and trust, as well as a good understanding of the implications of RG234. "In the past, I've had some concern about the lack ...

Westpac fortifies commitment to data protection

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
Pointing to an increased focus on cybersecurity, Westpac increased its stake in a Canberra-based data security specialist. Westpac now holds a 16% stake in QuintessenceLabs, a 5% increase that will assist the quantum cybersecurity service provider in ...

Future Fund model for social housing

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
... Australia which said "there is an urgent need to boost the supply of affordable housing to provide greater retirement security for many Australians." In a submission to the federal government's Affordable Housing Working Group earlier this year, ISA ...

Life insurance reforms to be re-introduced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
... have received bad or inadequate financial advice on life insurance which has prevented them from achieving "financial security in times of need." Prior to lapsing, the amended regulation allowed for the provisional inclusion of stamp duty in commissions ...

Ageing population presents investment potential

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016
... support and alleviate what would otherwise be a crippling weight on the public if much of the population relied on social security in retirement. This report comes as the second installment in a series of whitepapers from the investment manager showcasing ...

Good financial advice a challenge: ASIC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... threat to its vision as: aligning conduct with investor and consumer trust and confidence; digital disruption and cyber security; structural change through market based financing; complexity in financial markets and products and the globalisation of ...