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NAB reduces fossil fuel exposure

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
NAB's new corporate sustainability report positions the bank as the national leader in environmental, social and governance commitments. The 2016 Dig Deeper report promises a material decrease in the use of fossil fuel-based energy and a corresponding ...

Henderson EM fund rated

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
The Henderson Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund has been rated by Zenith. The fund was launched in July and has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating by the research house, with Zenith saying it holds a positive view on the investment process used ...

Markets fear Trump effect on global trade

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Beyond the initial market sell-off, investors might have a bigger worry ahead if US President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his global trade platform. The Republican presidential nominee is heading for the White House after securing the most votes ...

Monash fund receives Lonsec rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The Monash Absolute Investment Fund has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec. Monash Investors co-portfolio manager Simon Shields said the rating is a welcome affirmation of the fund's unique attributes and investment approach. "Monash Investors ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
Australia NAB business confidence The latest NAB business survey showed business confidence and business conditions declined in October but according to NAB chief economist, Alan Oster, "The recent moderation in some NAB Business Survey indicators is ...

ASIC bans deceptive adviser

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Queensland financial adviser from providing financial services after he failed to comply with financial services laws. George Karakatsanis of Yeronga was banned after ASIC found he engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct ...

New investment vehicles need work: industry

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2016
The investment management industry is flagging concerns over the Federal Government's proposed Collective Investment Vehicle structure, especially its tax implications. Speaking at a regulatory forum in Sydney on Thursday, King & Wood Mallesons partner ...

Advisers unsure on super contributions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
Adviser queries around non-concessional super contributions have doubled in the last month, according to BT Advice Technical's September quarter round-up. The report shows the questions most commonly asked by advisers over the quarter were in regards ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
Australia building approvals New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the total number of dwelling units approved dropped by 8.7% over the month of September, less than market expectations for a 3.0% decline and follow a ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
Australia performance of manufacturing The Australian Industry Group's (AiG) performance of manufacturing index bounced back into expansion territory with a reading of 50.9 in October after two months of contraction (below 50) - 46.9 in August 49.8 ...