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Impact investing in healthcare: American Century

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
... uncovering the causes, treatments and prevention of genetic diseases like cancer. The Stowers Institute owns a controlling interest in American Century which sees around 40% of profits support the research, having a positive impact on the future of human ...

Clients value advice during pandemic

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
Many advised clients are sticking with their financial planners as COVID-19 tests the resilience of practices, according to Investment Trends. The latest study from the research house surveyed nearly 700 financial advisers in May at the height of the ...

CFA Institute call for feedback on new standard

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
... or define best practice for a strategy or approach. CFA Institute chief executive Margaret Franklin said the growing interest in ESG investing has led to support from the investment community for the development of a standard to align investor objectives ...

Pahari sorry, victim calls for documents

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
Former AMP Capital chief executive Boe Pahari has offered an apology to Julia Szlakowski, but she is still calling on AMP to release documents in relation to the sexual harassment matter. After announcing Pahari would step down from the role of chief ...

Vision Super revises investment strategy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
Vision Super has revised its investment strategy as a result of significant changes in the economic and fixed interest environment. The $10 billion super fund said it reviews its investment strategy annually and changes have been made this year to adjust ...

Macquarie introduces new wrap cash fee

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
Macquarie Wrap cash account holders have been hit with a cash administration fee, to be deducted from the interest accrued, which is higher than the interest rate. The changes impact users of Macquarie Wrap, which has a cash account through which all ...

COVID-19 dampens CFO outlook

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... management and hope to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and related risks over the next 12 to 18 months. However, low interest rates and a rebound in the financial markets are bright spots for many finance chiefs. "Almost a third expect funding to ...

Challenger launches new lifetime annuity

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... a retirement income stream to deliver the combination of income certainty with a variable component linked to the RBA interest rate. The option maintains substantial estate and withdrawal benefits, and for asset test affected clients it could improve ...

Hostplus ups income protection premiums by 73%

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
The $45 billion industry fund for hospitality, sport and tourism has increased optional insurance premiums for some members by up to 73.7%. Non-default salary continuance insurance premiums for Hostplus members will increase from 1 October 2020. Salary ...

Chief economist update: Gone fishing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... preserving the credit ratings. I have no concerns at all about the state governments being able to borrow more money at low interest rates." "The Reserve Bank is making sure that's the case. The priority for us is to create jobs, and the state governments ...