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In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... continue to receive recommendations for more expensive products by advisers, which in the medium and long term, the researchers warn, will exacerbate the gender difference in asset accumulation and ultimately contribute to lower financial wellbeing. ...

Survey shows impact of inflation on industry pay rises

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
... salary increases above inflation, adding to the fears of a looming stand-off. Of those surveyed, 97% of candidates told researchers that the minimum fair pay rise during the current cost of living crisis would either need to match or surpass inflation ...

Insurance, retirement product excellence recognised

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... awards is based on an independent, objective and transparent research process conducted by Plan For Life Actuaries and Researchers. Generation Life took out the Overall Investment Bond Excellence Award, also recognised with the Bond - Estate Planning ...

Cultiv8, Fidante launch agriculture, food tech fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... on opportunities," he explained. "We cultivate these management teams and companies by integrating the expertise of researchers, farmers, investors and global corporate partners to digitise agriculture and contribute to a sustainable future." Quigley ...

Super funds more likely to recall shares for proxy votes: Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
... are recalling shares in the month leading up to AGM voting seasons in May and November, according to a paper from researchers at Deakin Business School. The two-strikes rule was brought in as an amendment to the Corporations Act. If more than 25% of ...

Tattarang invests in future of Australian healthcare

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... obligations to investors and lending providers. "Our laser-focused approach means we can help early-stage companies, researchers and entrepreneurs tap into seed funding to help them when they need it most, and then provide follow-on support, which is ...

Acadian to build systematic credit capability

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022
... it. In his new role as director, systematic credit, Richardson will build out and lead a team of portfolio managers, researchers, traders, and support personnel focused on this new initiative, with plans to seed the first strategies in 2023. This work ...

University of Melbourne launches investment funds

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... Breakthrough Victoria and Tanarra Capital. The $115 million investment funds are dedicated to supporting Melbourne's researchers to turn their discoveries into commercial reality. The $15 million University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-Seed Fund, established ...

Boys' clubs cost companies: Study

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
... diversity and better company performance." Investors are missing opportunities in this area, the study concluded. The researchers calculated that investing in high diversity firms, relative to low diversity firms, can potentially generate an annual return ...

JPMAM appoints sustainable investing head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
... of talent ranging from sustainable investing specialists, stewardship specialists, climate scientists, academics, researchers, as well as those with a background in traditional fundamental portfolio management. We're excited to have Roland join our team." ...