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Cbus scolded over 'most galling conflict' in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... indicated Cbus has been lobbying for changes to the government's Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). This drew his scrutiny, as Bragg noted Cbus is the only super fund to have publicly committed funds to the HAFF, as announced by Swan last year. ...

Rainmaker names ESG leader super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... sustainability principles are a rapidly evolving part of Australia's superannuation landscape with ever-increasing levels of scrutiny being applied to super funds by government, regulators and their fund members," said Alex Dunnin, executive director ...

PwC chief executives hold too much power: Review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... members who would be expected to be less fettered by legacy arrangements and to bring valuable external perspectives and scrutiny," he said. Additionally, Switkowski flagged issues with hierarchy and remuneration. "Some members of the board of partners ...

CALI takes on Life Code

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... to be a leading voice in related policy debates, including financial advice and the increased political and regulatory scrutiny surrounding group life insurance in superannuation. "Our ongoing involvement in insurance-related policy reflects our commitment ...

Active Super to face action over greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... to the allegations, the fund said: "Active Super has co-operated with ASIC's investigation and welcomes increased scrutiny on ESG disclosure standards as being good for members, the super industry and the community." "As the matter is before the ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... overtly on ESG indices." "...Providers of ESG ratings (which many of these indices rely on) are also coming under further scrutiny in both Europe and the UK. Ultimately, until green taxonomies are widespread, and definitions become more harmonised, the ...

Russell Investments reports super returns up to 13.5%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
... transition to Russell Investments Master Trust sub-plan, iQ Super. Notably, Elevate Super's fee structure had faced scrutiny in the past, drawing attention to its sustainability in a competitive landscape. Russell Investments previously declined ...

Does ESG have a fiduciary issue?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... shed more light on the riskiness and also potential to create value of aligning investee companies." Although increased scrutiny may complicate matters for general partners, many remain committed to ESG. Increased scrutiny "is going to catalyse the next ...

US regulators launch investigation into OpenAI

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
... pro-consumer, and we are confident we follow the law. Of course, we will work with the FTC." The technology has come under global scrutiny as it continues to emerge ahead of its regulation. Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced further ...

Rising costs bite asset owners

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023
... industry needs higher standards for cost transparency and cost comparability. "This subject will likely come under greater scrutiny now that costs in many areas are rising - particularly in fees for fund servicing (custody, audit, legal) and various ...