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HESTA pushes for net zero legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021
... 2030 goals and committed to net zero, it could unlock $131 billion in additional investment and job opportunities over the course of this decade.

Advisers closer to professionalisation: FASEA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 OCT 2021
... advisers with a bachelor or higher degree deemed as a FASEA-approved degree are required to complete a university level ethics course that incorporates the FASEA Code of Ethics by 1 January 2026 and no further study is required.

Industry slams Future Fund disclosure exemption

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2021
... investment managers that might lead to market sensitive information being released and everyone losing their money." "Which, of course, is bunkum." The Greens added that there is no risk of this occurring as the FOI Act already provides government bodies ...

PFAN appoints chair, deputy

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 OCT 2021
... the many small, yet powerful actions that people can take to change their financial future, and by their very nature, the course of their lives," Beswick said. "I have a deep personal understanding of this as my dad was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ...

Economic recap: Week to September 24

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 27 SEP 2021
... the fed funds rate to increase to 0.3% next year (from 0.1% assumed in June 2021) and to 1.0% in 2023 (from 0.6%) and, of course, continued tapering that markets expect will start in November this year. A rosy narrative. But as the Fed admits, "the risks ...

JPMorgan Chase acquires financial planning platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2021
JPMorgan Chase is set to acquire a financial planning platform focused on the needs of college students and their families. The platform, Frank, currently serves more than five million students at over 6000 institutions across the US. It caters to those ...

UHNWs see net zero as business opportunity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021
... portfolios in 2022 and 54% in 2027. And, overwhelmingly, the wealthy understand that their capital has the power to change the course of global environmental outcomes. The survey found 86% see their private capital as essential to address climate change. ...

Stake sets $3 brokerage for ASX-listed stocks

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 13 SEP 2021
... $3 brokerage is via a CHESS-sponsored model. "Paying $30 per ASX trade via established banks has long been par for the course for Aussie investors but they're not getting anything for that price tag -- it can be done better, and for less," Stake founder ...

Transition to renewables trumps divestment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... have committed to reducing their carbon footprint but warned them that there are barriers. "We've seen super funds of course follow in the footsteps of countries and corporates in setting net zero targets and then that increases every day," he said. ...

YFYS test results not a fair representation: Frontier

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... all of which impact risk profile, that are really important in delivering an appropriate product for members. "Then of course there are a range of other factors unrelated to investment performance, such as insurance and service delivery, for members ...