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NAB posts bumper profit

ANNABELLE DICKSON | TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021

... bank's lending for new fossil fuel developments. "NAB's policy is a cynical attempt to wordsmith its way out of the climate crisis," Market Forces Australian campaigns coordinator Jack Bertolus said. "The bank isn't serious about net zero by 2050 and ...

Australia-first private equity ETF to launch

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021

... publicly listed. "Private equity has provided companies with capital and industry expertise to help them weather the COVID-19 crisis better. Private equity plays an important role in the economy too; it can help small enterprises grow, and, in turn ...

abrdn outlines climate change action plan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2021

... clear: simply moving our clients' money out of high-carbon intensity stocks into greener options will not solve the world's crisis. Decarbonising a portfolio is not the same as decarbonising an industry," he said. "To achieve that we need effective engagement ...

Unlisted asset valuation processes largely inadequate: APRA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021

... officers spearheading valuation decisions. APRA said it found that, "while RSE licensees generally reacted promptly to the crisis, few had robust, pre-existing frameworks for implementing, monitoring and reverting to regular valuation approaches following ...

Economic recap: Week to October 22

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 25 OCT 2021

... instances of recession (until the GFC, that is). It was the time of the "Great Moderation". However, since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, inflation died. We've been all witnesses to half-a-century low unemployment rates across many nations ...

Economic recap: Week to October 15

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 18 OCT 2021

... demand. Then again, it's unclear how this could immediately relieve bottlenecks in the supply chains and the energy crisis - ones, that could cap (even reverse) economic growth momentum. Have no fear, the Fed has a Plan B. According to the minutes ...

Economic recap: Week to October 8

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 11 OCT 2021

... that followed, had largely consigned stagflation to baby boomers' memories. Even more so after the global financial crisis, when years of stronger growth and record low unemployment rates failed to significantly lift inflation (low-flation). Case ...

Adviser overwhelm explained

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2021

... future to the ASIC funding levy." Anderson concluded that he is concerned a Black Swan event, such as the global financial crisis or product crash, and how costs of this would flow through to the advice industry. The AFA and Anderson therefore want to ...

FSC suggests CSLR improvements

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021

... significantly higher than the $8 million forecast by the federal government, once Black Swan events, such as a financial crisis, are considered. The FSC therefore recommends that ASIC introduces minimum capital requirements for advice licensees and takes ...

Wayne Swan to chair Cbus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021

... superannuation is more important than ever. "Just as superannuation played a vital role in responding to the global financial crisis, so too will it play a vital role in our pandemic recovery," Swan said. "Not only does superannuation allow working Australians ...

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Mulino brings New Class of Advisers to life, guarantees fairer CSLR funding

KARREN VERGARA

Assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino will forge ahead with the New Class of Advisers (NCAs) as part of highly anticipated Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms and laid out a blueprint of how the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) will be fairer for financial advisers.

Munro Partners to acquire GSFM

VINNY VUCAGO

Munro Partners will acquire GSFM, the Australian investment fund management affiliate of CI Global Asset Management, in a deal designed to strengthen its local distribution capabilities.

Treasury consults on foreign investment framework reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Treasury has opened a consultation to review existing conditions required for foreign investment approvals in Australia.

Australians struggle to navigate super and age pension divide

VINNY VUCAGO

Australians are approaching retirement with growing uncertainty about how superannuation and the Age Pension will work together, with new research pointing to gaps in both preparedness and confidence.

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