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Boardroom diversity benefits investors: eToro

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022

... portfolio, composed of US-listed companies from the existing eToro stocks universe, is ranked according to a range of metrics including gender diversity, analyst consensus ratings, stock liquidity, and market capitalisation. To qualify, at least 40% ...

Robeco introduces new indices

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022

... The index applies a proprietary SDG framework developed by Robeco, which excludes stocks that score negatively on SDG metrics. Robeco said with the new indices it aims to offer a solution that combines two trends in the market: index investing and sustainable ...

APRA takes next step on super data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2022

... regulator proposes publishing new aggregate industry, fund-level, and product-level statistics. These would contain key metrics, including improved data on insurance arrangements, expenses, member demographics and asset allocation classifications. Further ...

CFA Institute says focus on culture

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2022

... investment leaders, organisations should do the practical things well, such as setting out precise work parameters, interpret metrics thoughtfully and fairly, and give feedback on how things are working. "The future of work report also recommends building ...

Tasmania leads economic recovery

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022

... South Wales, the ACT and Northern Territory. However, there is little separating the other economies based on CommSec's metrics. The January 2022 survey found that lockdowns weighed on the economic performances of NSW and the ACT. "While both of these ...

ETF Securities, 21Shares partner for Australia's first crypto ETFs

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021

... often-complicated world of blockchain works. It will also feature the trailblazing news on crypto, various blockchain metrics, price action and important news on miners, custodians, and other companies in the supply chain. 21Shares chief executive Hany ...

NZ Super Fund names head of portfolio investments

ANNABELLE DICKSON | TUESDAY, 16 NOV 2021

... achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative helps asset owners on the pathway to net zero by providing metrics and methodologies for sovereign bonds, listed equity and corporate fixed income and real estate. It will soon establish approaches ...

NZ Super Fund commits $140m to sustainable real estate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021

... emissions in the US. "We're excited about the possibilities new technologies present for the real estate sector, which by some metrics is the largest asset class in the world and consumes around 40% of the world's energy," Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation ...

Metrics Credit Partners acquires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021

Metrics Credit Partners has acquired a small and medium-sized enterprise business lending specialist. Metrics has acquired SME lender Bigstone Finance. Metrics managing partner Andrew Lockhart said the addition of the Bigstone team to the funding capability ...

CFA Institute launches new ESG standard

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021

... vehicles, asset classes and ESG approaches. For example, it requires portfolio-level disclosure from managers on how ESG metrics are measured - not just what ESG metrics are measured. It requires managers to disclose the risks that could significantly ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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