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BUSSQ handed stricter licence conditions by APRA amid appeal

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... the interests of members, ensure prudential concerns can be addressed effectively and expeditiously, and to ensure transparency in the fund's response to such concerns. They were initially handed down in August 2024 but were on hold while BUSSQ challenged ...

Schroders launches new active ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... better understood by the market today, including accessibility with no minimum investment amount, liquidity and full transparency. Through Schroders active ETF offerings, investors can access decades of proven active management experience across domestic ...

Finance workers worry about job displacement from AI, government urged to take action

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... should be accountable for decisions made using AI models and tools." Mitchell added that workers deserve greater transparency over AI adoption and the collection of personal data by their bosses and that there "should be no decision about us without ...

Investment down as uncertainty rises

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... said. "This suggests that policymakers seeking stronger economic growth should work to minimise uncertainty. Greater transparency, well designed institutions and strong communication can help to better guide market expectations. "Making policy decisions ...

Super fund promotional expenses balloon: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... exceeds growth in assets across the industry over the same period, said APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole. "Increased transparency and scrutiny of super fund expenditure are crucial since trustee decisions have direct implications for their members," she ...

Auditors tighten fist on greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... firms. Part of a broad crackdown on greenwashing and ESG-related fraud, the standards aim to boost confidence and transparency with a focus on investor protection. The International Foundation for Ethics and Audit (IFEA) handed down the mandates via ...

Super failures, greenwashing: ASIC's key issues in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... entities will need to ensure they have appropriate governance and reporting processes in place to provide greater transparency to Australians and investors about their climate-related risks and opportunities. ASIC will provide support through guidance." ...

Chalmers' claims on super tax are 'misleading': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... and how capital gains are conventionally treated and taxed, thus undermining trust in the system's fairness and transparency." Further, Burgess was also dissatisfied with the Treasurer's claim that, by law, self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are to ...

ETFs, global equities dominate retail portfolios: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... to the resilience and adaptability of Australia's retail investing landscape. "The results show that greater fee transparency is crucial for building trust. "With fees being a key factor for investors choosing international equity brokers, platforms ...

BlackRock settles lawsuit for 'misleading consumers'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... in the best interests of our clients, and we welcome the opportunity to demonstrate that fact through even greater transparency about our practices." When the lawsuit was initially filed, the asset manager's spokesperson said it had invested approximately ...