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AMP cuts venture capital funding

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2017
... ceasing investments in further startups, which aligns with the group's focus on its core businesses to drive short-term performance," a statement to Financial Standard read. The spokesperson said AMP intends to maintain all existing investments made ...

Hunter Hall receives surprise new takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... increase to $2 per share under several conditions, including that there is no adverse change in Hunter Hall's financial performance; Hunter Hall Investment Management remains the manager of HHV; and Hunter Hall's total funds under management remains ...

Legg Mason subsidiary becomes PRI signatory

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
... that deliver strong risk-adjusted returns, we recognize the meaningful impact that ESG issues can have on long-term performance." Legg Mason Australia managing director Andy Sowerby praised Brandywine Global's strong track record of managing investments ...

Xero chair resigns to advise Trump

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
... "[His] skill-set is exactly what is needed to effect substantial change, including system wide improvement to the performance of the government." Liddell's resignation will take effect on Friday 20 January, alongside the inauguration of president-elect ...

Northern Trust launches sustainable real assets fund

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
... incorporating sustainable investing principles." GRESB managing director Sander Paul van Tongeren said: "The environmental performance of buildings has been shown to have a clear link with the underlying financial performance of the assets, and with ...

Second Sydney airport lacking investment return

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2017
... investors will be adopting a more diversified global investment strategy than previously," the survey said. "The strong performance of the Australian market, as well as the overall level of transparency that the country provides, continues to attract ...

Product conflicts in retail banking: ABA report

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2017
... was "part of an industry-wide look at some of the influences on culture in banks, such as leadership and people and performance management." She added: "In recent years banks have made changes to remuneration practices to place more of an emphasis on ...

CBA receives top sustainability endorsement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2017
... CBA was measured against a comprehensive range of sustainable business factors including how the bank balances ESG performance while continuing to deliver superior returns to investors. According to CBA, its new corporate responsibility plan played an ...

Swell in advisers seeking higher education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... highly-regarded professions, advisers are treating higher education and professional development as crucial pillars in enhancing performance and competitiveness." Knight believes it is critical advisers are encouraged to "go beyond the bare minimum" ...

Mercer wins $250m NZ mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
... District Council chief financial officer Alan Bird explained at the time: "The recommended change is not about fund performance, as the performance of TIML has been above industry benchmarks, with the PIF earning an average after-tax return of 7.0 per ...