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More climate exits as Trump takes charge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
Northern Trust and two other asset managers have left Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) as four banks exit the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). Northern Trust is the latest to depart both CA100+ and Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM); MFS Investment ...

ETFs, global equities dominate retail portfolios: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... typically manage existing direct share portfolios and adjust at the margins. For instance, they might trim their holdings in banks, which are currently viewed as expensive, and buy into BHP."

Best ESG super options revealed

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... Tracking the MSCI World Index, the option excludes nuclear energy and uranium, old growth forest logging, tobacco, weapons, and banks and new fossil fuel projects not aligned with the Paris Agreement. Scoring silver, Russell Investments-managed Nationwide ...

Former AIA executive finds new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... on investments, insurance and reinsurance markets. It works with insurers, reinsurers, fund managers and pension funds, banks and brokers to shape strategy, implement change and manage performance.

Partners Group promotes local staffers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... funds, structured products, and customised portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors, private banks and distribution partners.

Adviser number growth shoots?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... non-aligned has become irrelevant. Traditionally, the aligned category referred to the big six, including the four major banks, AMP, and Insignia Financial, but most of these entities have now exited the advice sector. He noted that this shift has led ...

Monetary policy to underscore 2025 allocations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... specialist Lukasz de Pourbaix expects a soft-landing scenario, with inflation moderating and growth holding steady as central banks ease policy. "However, with financial conditions easing and the global economy, notably in the US, continuing to show ...

Bull market buoys super funds' 2024 returns

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2025
... Singh said. "Global share markets were standout performers - especially the US - during the past year. With several central banks moving to ease monetary policy and markets responding positively, we anticipate this should continue in 2025. "Equity valuations ...

Boutique global asset management firms' investment outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
... developments," he said. Lastly, liquidity remains a critical but underappreciated driver of asset prices. "Despite central banks pausing balance sheet expansion and a strong USD signalling tighter conditions, markets are counteracting with heightened ...

ASIC sues HSBC Australia over $23m scam losses

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... unauthorised transaction and advise the customer in writing of the outcome", which ASIC believes the bank failed to achieve. "All banks need to pull their weight in the fight against scams. We will not hesitate to take court action where we consider ...