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Global hiring freeze for BlackRock

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... has specifically committed to supporting those in the aviation industry whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19, urging them to apply for the available roles.

FPA advocates for reduced pension minimums

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... Planning Association of Australia is keeping itself busy amid COVID-19 uncertainty, with chief executive Dante De Gori urging the government to consider moves to ease the pressure on retirees, just weeks after he had an audience with the retirement income ...

Carbon footpath important, not footprint: AXA

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
The multi-asset manager has warned of the effects of climate change on investor's portfolios, urging them to assess a company's "carbon footpath" over eliminating polluters altogether. AXA Investment Managers found that listed companies are responsible ...

More engagement with custodians needed: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020
The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) is urging institutional investors to forge closer relationships with custodians to ensure better outcomes are achieved. ACSA released a report describing the evolving role custodians play in Australia's ...

FSC, super sector steps up for bushfire affected

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2020
... should contact their fund, as life insurers don't hold the details of individuals covered by group policies. The FSC is urging those unaware of their super fund to use their tax file number to locate any lost super using the ATO's unclaimed super ...

AFSLs show widespread non-compliance: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
... important role to play," she said. "The 30 licensees in our review have been advised of our concerns, and we are strongly urging all AFS licensees to immediately take steps to improve the robustness of their compliance measures. AFS licensees that are ...

FSC, ISA face off over APRA heat map

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019
... Council and Industry Super Australia have aired uniquely different perspectives on APRA's new MySuper heat map, with the FSC urging conservative use of APRA's new tool. According to FSC chief executive Sally Loane, the heat map's information should not ...

Rapid pace of regulatory change to continue

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019
... return trade-offs." Smith said as the industry continues to see changes to business models and fund structures, APRA us urging trustees to stay vigilant. "It is crucial that trustees look at the whole picture to manage the risks and the sizeable projects ...

SMSFs not for everybody: ASIC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2019
... Productivity Commission findings which show the super vehicle is less suitable for low-balance members. The corporate regulator is urging Australians to consider the potential downsides of SMSFs, and believes many people set up SMSFs which are inappropriate ...

Thousands strike from work for climate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2019
... IRESS. The protests,scheduled for September 20, are happening three days out from the UN climate summit. The protests are urging politicians to act immediately to tackle climate change. The Not Business as Usual alliance of companies has pledged to support ...