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No extension to FASEA deadline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2019
... they say they're going to have trouble meeting them [the requirements] and we want to make sure we have a really sustainable financial advice industry," she said. "We don't want to see mass exodus from the industry because of that. We think that ...

KPMG names financial services head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2019
... said he will strive to ensure KPMG continues to collaborate with its clients to find the right solutions to achieve sustainable growth, in an environment where all parts of the industry face profitability challenges and higher regulatory costs. "The ...

Pension fund joins action against Facebook

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2019
... proportionate voting rights that are central to ensure accountability at public companies," CalSTRS portfolio manager of sustainable investment and stewardship strategies Aeisha Mastagni said. "This lawsuit represents an opportunity to gain greater protections ...

Managed funds versus the ASX 200

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... and Vanguard had one each. Interestingly, of the ones that outperformed the index, three were ESG funds (Alphinity Sustainable Share Fund, AMP Sustainable Share Fund and Australian Ethical Diversified Shares). The research also looked at superannuation ...

Industry fund awards $150m mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... investors an annual report measuring the positive impacts of bond-funded climate change mitigation and adaptation, global sustainable development, along with the financial returns. Last year, the impact fund manager partnered with Colonial First State ...

OnePath enhances OneView Life

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2019
... do this, we are continuing to invest in our people, products and technology to create simpler, faster, clearer and sustainable solutions for advisers and their clients," Kerr said. "This investment is generating a long-term program of initiatives with ...

MLC transforms advice business

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2019
... more optionality through a 'core' plus 'specialist' service model and better reflects the cost of sustainable licensing services. One advice support team will be created to serve employed advisers and advice businesses, aiming to deliver ...

Advisers to bear brunt of AMP failings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019
... those practices that commit to seeing through the disruption will likely end up much more profitable, healthier and sustainable as a result. Further, the spokesperson said AMP has thoroughly explored several scenarios in announcing the changes. "We've ...

Fossil fuel holdings cost BlackRock investors $90bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2019
... Analysis (IEEFA) delivered a scathing report on the US$6.5 trillion fund manager, calling out its "broad statements" on sustainable investing that have yet to be integrated into its passive index products, active trading regimes or shareholder engagement ...

Fintech off to slow start in 2019: KPMG

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2019
... and fintech verticals. In sectors like payments and lending, investors have a good sense of platforms that will be sustainable, and directed their investments accordingly. In Europe, fintech investment started strong despite ongoing concerns around Brexit. ...