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Lack of transparency in ESG funds criticised

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020
... to exposure to things like fossil fuels, gambling, tobacco, or deforestation. For many investors, ESG integration might sound good, but in practice it will often fail to meet their expectations," Adams said. Most investors might expect an ESG strategy ...

VanEck to launch four new ETFs

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... Similarly, VanEck's HLTH will be the only smart beta healthcare ETF listed on the ASX. HLTH will invest in 50 fundamentally sound and attractive value companies in the global healthcare sector. It will be subject to a 0.45% per annum management fee. ...

Warakirri launches retail funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2020
... increased demand from advisers and their clients for investments with a focus on ethical and sustainable businesses that exhibit sound environmental, social and governance practices," McKay said. The minimum investment size is $25,000.

ASIC puts investment managers on notice over valuations

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2020
... of an asset be negatively impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19 restrictions and that estimates are developed on a sound and reasonable basis, and that they consider whether past performance and historical inputs are still reflective of future ...

ASX reviewing CHESS replacement feedback

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
... that so many CHESS users have responded constructively to this consultation." The submissions will provide the ASX with a "sound starting point", he said. "While recognising there is still much for everyone to do, we are excited by the fact we are close ...

Gold rally continues to hit new highs

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... truism that in times of trouble investors turn to gold, ETF Securities chief executive Kris Walesby said. "Without wishing to sound too pessimistic, let's not forget that gold should do well if, and when, investors realistically evaluate the changes ...

Investment strategies need to change: GSFM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2020
... these instances, it is critical that investors remain patient, work to separate liquidity from credit impairment through sound fundamental research, and take advantage of buying opportunities in a multi-asset bond portfolio." Souders said he has been ...

Merged First State Super reveals new brand

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2020
... "In addition, many of our members have spoken to us about the confusion of First State Super with many other brands that sound similar. We felt it was important to have a name that was clear, recognisable and best represented who we are and our intent. ...

Investors turn to China-focused strategies

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
... selecting discounted companies that are growing at a faster rate than the overall economy with attributes associated with sound capital stewardship and strong fundamentals. Investors should identify "what we refer to as 'growth compounders,' ...

Crypto investment opportunities outright scams: ASIC

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... investment scams often have similar traits, and usually present a range of investment offers (from modest to high returns) to sound safer than they actually are. Scammers typically will make persistent requests to continue investing despite no evidence ...