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Government passes continuous disclosure changes

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021
The government yesterday passed changes to Corporations Act that loosens disclosure requirements for companies, while also introducing legislation to make virtual AGMs permanent. Under the amendment, companies and directors will be liable for continuous ...

First Sentier launches infrastructure fund

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
... necessary, to lobby for change. Through this engagement, we seek to highlight areas for potential improvement, encourage disclosure on ESG issues, and commend companies that are making progress in this area," Myatt said. "We view this approach as being ...

Government releases final YFYS regulations

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2021
... retirement savings outcomes," Fahy said. The government has extended the consultation period of portfolio holdings disclosure and expects to finalise it in coming weeks. "The decision to consult further reflects the government's willingness to balance ...

UK pension funds commit to manager diversity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2021
Some of the UK's biggest pension funds have committed to tackling the lack of diversity in funds management. The Asset Owner Diversity Working Group has launched the Asset Owner Diversity Charter, which aims to "build and investment industry which embodies ...

Fidelity adds new climate, gender policies

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
The US$787 billion manager is asking companies that it invests in to reach 15% to 30% in board gender diversity and to commit to addressing the climate change crisis. Under the new policies, it wants most developed market investees to have at least ...

Greenwashing scrutiny needed: Evergreen

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUL 2021
... Armour said. "Accordingly, we encourage boards to look out for any greenwashing - and to ask whether their company's disclosure around environmental risks and opportunities or their funds promotion of ESG-focused investment products accurately reflects ...

Get your ducks in a row before you think of an IPO

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... listing. "It would depend on the nature of the particular issue. A requirement for the prospectus is that it contains full disclosure of any matters of risk which could impact upon potential investors in terms of future prospects," he said. He says financials ...

No charges in AMP BOLR investigation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2021
... Senior Counsel Assisting Michael Hodge also noted that AMP would dial down fees for orphaned clients rather than issue a disclosure statement not because those clients were being charged fees for no service, but that a disclosure statement might prompt ...

Be ready for negative rates: APRA to ADIs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 JUL 2021
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia being confident it's unlikely interest rates will enter negative territory, APRA is consulting on ADI's preparedness for such an event. Saying the regulator's standpoint does not preclude the possibility of zero ...

Morningstar launches fee comparison tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUL 2021
Morningstar is launching a new tool that provides increased transparency and disclosure on fees across its investments and superannuation products, well above what RG97 requires. The Morningstar Total Cost Ratio (TCR), which will be rolled out on August ...