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Sharing economy to reshape global real estate

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... industrial REITs such as car parks, storage units, warehouses and even retail shops are becoming repurposed to suit the modern era. Parts of car parks, for example, are being refurbished as data centres or workspaces as the demand for privately-owned ...

Human rights considerations are good for investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017
... Government in February that it will initiate an inquiry into whether Australia should introduce legislation akin to the UK Modern Slavery Act, in recognition of the 45.8 million people around the world who are in some form of modern slavery. It is hoped ...

NAB retains long-term asset servicing mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
... "They are an iconic institution with strong values and vision so we are proud to remain a major partner of theirs." "A modern university has complex banking needs in a range of international markets. The university and higher education sectors are extremely ...

First Super halts private equity investments

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... companies that have enterprise agreements in place which have lower wages and conditions than what is contained in the relevant modern award," he added. "Businesses based on unsustainable labour costs or challengeable industrial arrangements pose a high ...

Savills IM expands with $90m acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... of investments Australia, Lee Tredwell, said the acquisitions "fit perfectly into the strategy of our fund which targets modern, high occupancy, low-risk assets suitable for long-term investment in markets across Asia Pacific that exhibit potential for ...

Super funds support PRI statement on slavery

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... Responsible Investment is calling on Australian superannuation funds and fund managers to sign a statement in support of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. The statement will form part of PRI's submission to the federal parliament Joint Standing Committee ...

MDA provider upgrades offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... to be seamless if advisers and clients are to maximise their decision-making abilities and achieve their objectives. "A modern, clean design, when combined with powerful middle and front office improvements, is a proven way to improve adviser efficiency ...

Act like a professional to be a professional: Slattery

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... need the most support to save for their retirement, and our changes will ensure that the system accommodates a flexible, modern, diverse workforce. Confidence in the system will help guide savings decisions for many years to come," explained Turnbull ...

Female-only fintech launches

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JAN 2017
... analogies, and more, all are designed to be relevant to those already familiar with finances. This makes it daunting for the modern woman to feel confident with their personal finances or feel eager to invest," Heng said. Described as an educational ...

Is default super dated?

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... superannuation system which is fit for the next generation. It's time we moved out of the out-dated industrial age and created a modern, technology-led system that can make superannuation as strong, flexible and competitive as it can be, well into the ...