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Companies failing harassment victims: ACSI

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... complaints which inherently discriminate against victims, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) conference has heard. That was the message heard during a session in which Julia Szlakowski - a private equity specialist - recounted ...

Chief economist update: The (dot) plot thickens

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021
... Financial market participants, it seems, paid closer attention to chair Jerome Powell's words this time. In his press conference, the Fed chief elaborated that: "As is evident in the SEP, many participants forecast that these favorable economic conditions ...

Chief economist update: Deflated expectations lift deflation expectations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2021
... Japan (BOJ) cannot seem to drive growth in the country's consumer prices significantly beyond zero. In his press conference after the 27-28 April FOMC meeting, Fed Chairman Powell stated that, "Readings on inflation have increased and are likely ...

Lessons from GPIF: Mizuno

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2021
... policy matters into their own hands if their governments are unwilling to do so. Speaking at the Morningstar Investment Conference, United Nations special envoy on innovative finance and sustainable investments Hiro Mizuno was asked what Australian asset ...

UniSuper names next chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2021
... However, O'Sullivan said he expects the fund's growth rate to be lower than previous years, at a panel at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds. "I am extremely excited to be able to lead such a dynamic and successful team and look forward ...

Advisers filter clients via ethical lens

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021
... compassion at the forefront of their business practices. Crabbe told yesterday's Lifespan Financial Planning National Conference that some advisers are facing the dilemma of having to let go of clients and therefore revenue because values simply ...

Super fund whistleblower policies lacking: ASIC

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
... key information, including how whistleblowers can protect themselves, and should be published widely. Speaking at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Adelaide on May 20, ASIC commissioner Danielle Press called attention to drawbacks in whistleblower ...

Long way for super complaints overhaul

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
... recipients and insurance claims handling processes. All complaints must be responded to in 45 days. Speaking at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF) on May 19, ASIC commissioner Danielle Press shared the results of ASIC's survey of ...

Weeding out net zero fakers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... net zero carbon emissions by both companies and investors cannot be believed blindly, according to experts. At the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Adelaide, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) senior analyst, ESG Jodie Barnes ...

What COVID-19 did to super brand

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... superannuation as a category brand, according to Campaign Edge creative director Dee Madigan. Taking to the stage at Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, Madigan theorised that the early release of super response to COVID-19 might have not just ...