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First Sentier hires to new ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... actively engage with companies on behalf of end investors," Le Mesurier said. "We have an opportunity to use our seat at the table to facilitate real change and that's my real passion. "I am excited about working in an asset manager with the scale ...

Ethical ETF popularity soars

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... about these issues as well, and respond to shareholder concerns around sustainability issues, so we can bring that to the table as well." Liddell also noted that ETFs, given their transparent disclosure of underlying companies, also meet the moment in ...

Former fund manager, philanthropist Brian Sherman passes away

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022
... his memoir, Lives of Brian, he recounted how he came to Australia with just $5000 and started the business at his kitchen table. After selling EquitiLink in 2000 to Aberdeen Asset Management (now abrdn) for $80 million, Sherman became a prominent philanthropist ...

CSLR legislation tabled, advice sector responds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
The government has advanced its commitment to establish a Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), releasing for consultation exposure draft regulations. The CSLR will facilitate the payment of compensation of up to $150,000 to eligible consumers ...

Final Royal Commission reforms to be tabled, YFYS review begins

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
The final raft of legislative reform resulting from the Royal Commission will be introduced to parliament this week and consultation on the review of the Your Future, Your Super regime has commenced, minister for financial services Stephen Jones confirmed ...

Equity Trustees non-executive director retires

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
... interest in this unique company has meant she has been able to offer valuable insights and perspectives around the board table. On behalf of the board, I wish her well and all the best for the future," Schwartz said. O'Donnell's retirement will ...

NGS Super divests oil, gas producers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... agreeable to rapid decarbonisation sell their shares, they lose their influence. Decisions will be made by those around the table. "Reducing real-world greenhouse gas emissions should be a higher priority for long term investors than scrubbing their ...

Rate rises more likely after unemployment plunge

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2022
... basis points," UBS said. That being said, RBA governor Phillip Lowe has argued that a 75-basis point move was never on the table as an option. Then again, Lowe once said Australia's inflation was transitory. Barclays expects the RBA to hike aggressively ...

Akambo grows leadership team

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... "In this competitive environment, the in-depth understanding and industry knowledge that Happell and White bring to the table will benefit the clients of Akambo and First Financial, making them invaluable assets in the merged company's strategy to significantly ...

Link rejects Dye & Durham takeover bid

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
The Link Group board won't recommend Dye and Durham's $4.57 offer but will continue to seek an agreed position. The board cited that its dismissal of the acquisition offer followed stakeholder feedback, an independent expert's determination of the company's ...