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Reframing disability: A world-changing opportunity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022
... customers returning and leveraging the abilities they do have." Nonetheless, many businesses don't understand the benefits diversity can bring to a team or don't feel capable of managing such a transition. Irrespective of these stigmas, Oliver claimed ...

ASX seeks to improve investment products offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022
... grow substantially, as investors seek new and better ways to build their wealth, provide for retirement and achieve diversity in their investment portfolios." Currently, the ASX's product list comprises of listed investment companies (LICs), listed investment ...

Australian economy outperforms: Austrade

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... is remaining strong at 4.1% in 2022, according to the IMF. This resilience is underpinned by Australia's location and diversity, it said. "Fast-growing Asia is set to deliver 44% of global GDP by 2026," the report said. "Australian trade is already oriented ...

UK regulator introduces diversity rules for listed entities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has finalised its rules for listed companies when it comes to disclosure of diversity on boards and executive committees. Under the rules, the boards of listed entities must comprise 40% women and at least one of ...

Australia's first-ever Bitcoin ETF to launch next week

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
... "Combined with our deep experience in the ETF and crypto space, together we are well placed to provide greater choice and diversity to Australian investors." "There's increasing investor demand for access to new cryptocurrency and emerging technology ...

Boys' clubs cost companies: Study

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
... senior management teams were found to have about 30% higher profit margins on average than companies with lower gender diversity in any given year. The study also found that more diverse senior management teams can generate cumulative return-on-equity ...

Budget aims to please women

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... families. Minister for women's economic security Jane Hume said the revamped parental leave program should reflect the diversity of Australian families. "Giving families greater choice and flexibility about managing work and care will boost women's workforce ...

EQT secures RE, custody mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
... Andrew Lockhart said. EQT executive general manager of corporate trustee services Russell Beasley said: "We're seeing a diversity of options available to investors who need income. Equity Trustees is excited to perform this dual role and bring our years ...

Stake adds crypto to platform

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022
... CHESS-sponsored ASX trading at $3 flat brokerage in late 2021. "Younger Aussie investors are looking for access to a diversity of investment opportunities across established and modern asset classes, in one place," Leibowitz added. "They want to buy ...

Allspring Global Investments appoints fixed income leaders

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
... Ann Miletti said: "I am proud of the achievements of my colleagues in fixed income and their deserved promotions." "Diversity of perspective and experience is not only essential in the workplace but also in our investment portfolios."