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Trusted advice solves investor confusion: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
... individual investors from around the world, Natixis Global Asset Management found Australian investors say they prefer safety over performance yet have expectations of annual returns of 9.6% above inflation, without taking on extra risk. "Australian ...

Platinum LIC reaps Asia rewards

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2017
... likely deliver strong returns over the coming financial year, given that it is "growing robustly, in markets positioned for safety and yield after nearly a decade of monetary experimentation in the West." "In our view, Asia's attractions for investors ...

Government gives super system further makeover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... wish to make changes to their default insurance cover, something we support in preserving default insurance as a vital safety net whilst also providing choice." "Education for consumers around these measures, and the necessity of life insurance more ...

Goals-based strategies valuable for retirees: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
... business school EDHEC-Risk Institute. The solutions tend to focus on achieving minimum levels of replacement income or a safety net, and separately, aim for aspirational goals by expecting higher levels of returns and performance, the report said. It ...

Top super chief executive named ACSI president

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... years, putting ESG issues - including strong corporate governance, climate change, other environmental issues, health and safety, and labour rights in the supply chain - as key determinants of the future operating environment," Silk said. Noonan welcomed ...

Industry fund wins stake in Endeavour Energy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
... will retain a 49.6% interest in Endeavour Energy and have ongoing influence over operations as lessor, licensor and as safety and reliability regulator.

Housing crisis takes emotional toll on Gen X

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... to the human condition and our sense of belonging," Neal said. "It goes back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - physical safety is the base need, followed by our social and emotional needs." "Gen Xers are at the 'settling down' stage of their lives and ...

LGS reinstates responsible investing restrictions

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... investment opportunities for our members." In 2014, LGS retained its investment screen on nuclear power plants with a high safety risk, but removed its investment restriction on other parts of the nuclear industry. "This change acknowledged that nuclear ...

ESG risk tool launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... companies in the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index (IMI). The tool can map geographic exposure to fragile ecosystems; chemical safety regulations; climate vulnerable regions; corruption and instability; poor workplace safety standards; frequent work ...

Not our job to protect big insurers: APRA

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... 2017 Financial Services Council Life Insurance Conference in Sydney, adding: "While our mandate is to ensure financial safety, that does not entail protecting the business models of incumbent life insurance providers." Emphasising the need for competition ...