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Hejaz debuts Australia's first Islamic pension product

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023

... frustrating for large organisations that want to do the right thing and make sure all of their employees have access to ethical superannuation options." Indicative of a broader issue, there's been a long-standing gap in servicing the Australian Muslim ...

Government cracks down following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023

... acting in response to PwC's breach of confidence. The ATO and Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) will have the freedom to refer ethical misconduct by advisers, including but not limited to confidentiality breaches, to professional associations for disciplinary ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023

ASIC's latest action against Vanguard for allegations of greenwashing in a bond fund raises the question of whether the market regulator will crack down on index providers and other third-party service providers for greenwashing as well. Last month ...

Trust trumps product advice: Research

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023

... advisers to simply do what they're hired to do - provide financial advice. Advisers also need to deliver on emotional trust, ethical trust, and functional trust to build long term client relationships. "The release of this resource demonstrates the value ...

Vale Michael Murray

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023

Australian Ethical is honouring its head of domestic equities Michael Murray, following his sad passing last week. Sharing the news, Australian Ethical chief executive and managing director John McMurdo offered his heartfelt condolences to Murray's ...

ASIC sues Vanguard for greenwash in bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023

ASIC is taking Vanguard to court over greenwashing allegations relating to a global bond index fund. This is the second time the market regulator has acted against Vanguard over greenwashing. ASIC has lodged civil penalty proceedings in federal court ...

Apostle links with venture capital firm

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023

The $5 billion ethical fund manager has joined forces with a US venture capital firm that will expose sophisticated local investors to disruptive technology startups. Apostle Funds Management has partnered with Massachusetts-based Safar Partners, which ...

RIAA chief executive to exit

ROSE MARY PETRASS | FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023

... of years." RIAA's Benchmark Report 2023 - an annual study tracking the size, growth and performance of responsible, ethical and impact investment industry - will be released August 28.

NAB progresses closure of custody arm

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023

... complete in 2025. As of March 2023, NAB Asset Servicing oversaw the assets of Alcoa of Australia Retirement Plan, Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund, Australian Meat Industry Superannuation Trust, Crescent Wealth Superannuation Fund, Equipsuper ...

High value investors playing it safe: Report

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023

... consider the need for diversification in their portfolios as well as the past performance of managers, tax effectiveness, and ethical/ESG factors. "This suggests HVIs have a considered investment plan and strategy in place to achieve specific purposes ...

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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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