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Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024

... responsible investing sector, namely investment market volatility and geopolitical tensions. "The continued conflict in Ukraine and recent issues in the Middle East typically result in a run on energy-type stocks, which often have a sugar hit at times ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023

... filed a suit against Active Super for, among other issues, allegedly investing in Russian assets after the invasion of Ukraine while purporting otherwise to members.

Inflation problem is homegrown: Bullock

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023

... prices for many goods. Then, as the pandemic's effects on supply chains were starting to ease, Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to spikes in energy and some food prices," she said. Headline inflation around the world might now be declining as ...

Investors warned on human rights risk in Israel-Hamas conflict

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023

... the laws of war. The violence between Hamas and Israel is front of mind, as is the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but there are more than 100 armed conflicts currently underway in the world. Fauve Kurnadi, a legal adviser on international ...

Top global trends impacting portfolio construction

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023

... moment where supply chain became disruptive, and everyone had to reassess." Factor in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, along with the increasing challenges between the US and China, and it results in a changed global landscape for investors. ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023

... uncertainty, and caution with regards to whether I'm going to get my money back on this debt," she said. "Situations like Ukraine and the global supply chain crises also provide opportunities for investments. What we look for is a company with good ...

Active Super to face action over greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023

... greenwashing claims, alleging, among other charges, that the super fund was invested in Russian assets after the invasion of Ukraine while purporting otherwise to members. The markets regulator has commenced civil penalty proceedings alleging "misleading ...

Vanguard reveals the premier asset class of the last 30 years

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023

... with its 22 nd annual Index Chart. Despite major global upheavals, including the COVID-pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the Global Financial Crisis, Australian shares have delivered an average annual return of 9.2% over the past 30 years. ...

Insurance firms defy inflationary shocks

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023

... global pandemic, in addition to supply chain bottlenecks, central banks tinkering with monetary policy and the invasion of Ukraine. Birt said many life policies are written based on step premiums. Despite the current backdrop, step premiums tend to "step ...

Major economies buoyed by tight jobs market

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023

... downward trend. Food and fertiliser prices remain historically elevated and are likely to be shored up by a protracted war in Ukraine. Climate disruptions due to the El Nino weather pattern could possibly keep non-energy commodity prices elevated for ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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