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New guidance to improve super funds' understanding of ESG risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
APRA has said it intends to issue draft guidance on how super funds can demonstrate clear understanding of ESG risks, manage those risks, and reflect ESG considerations in investment strategy. Responding to submissions to its consultation process for ...

Draft changes to super disclosure rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
The government has released for consultation, draft regulations outlining changes to disclosure requirements for superannuation annual members' meeting notices. Minister for financial services Stephen Jones' office said: "To support members ...

Investors, advisers need further ESG education

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
Most Australians say ESG is important but claim they aren't receiving the assistance needed when it comes to sustainable investing. In line with its Australian market launch, Capital Preferences released its ESG is Personal: 2022 Study of ESG Preferences ...

Former adviser sentenced over theft

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
Former Sydney financial adviser Keith Flowers has been sentenced to three years and two months imprisonment, t o be served by way of intensive correction order, and fined $9500. The matter, prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions ...

Those most in need of advice see least value in it: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022
About 80% of consumers who have never accessed financial advice don't believe there is any value in it, according to a new study from University of South Australia which calls for the introduction of a government-funded rebate for advice. The study ...

Don't forget: Adviser exam deadline looms

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
Existing advisers that haven't yet passed the Financial Adviser exam only have until midnight tomorrow to enrol in the final sitting. ASIC has issued a reminder to all financial advisers who were eligible for the deadline extension but are yet to pass ...

Ministers told to divest shareholdings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
Under a new code of conduct introduced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, federal ministers must divest any direct investments held outside of a public superannuation fund, listed managed funds and some trust arrangements. The code of conduct for ministers ...

Magellan FUM drops again

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
The fund manager's latest update shows its funds under management have dipped to $61.3 billion. Magellan said the changes reflected market movements and outflows. Over the June quarter Magellan saw outflows of $5.2 billion - $1.7 billion from the ...

Growth scare likely during second half of 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
Global activity is already slowing, as central banks continue to indicate that a further deceleration is needed to lower inflation, report said. According to UBS Asset Management's Panorama mid-year outlook, titled Inflation: Rising to the Challenge ...

MSCI launches emissions measuring tool

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
MSCI has launched Total Portfolio Footprinting, helping financial institutions measure carbon emissions across lending and investments as part of the transition to a net zero economy. The global tools provider said in a statement "Total Portfolio Footprinting ...