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Nikko AM creates lead diversity role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018
... Stanley, including as managing director, private wealth. Nikko AM created the new role as part of its commitment to the United Nations' Women Empowerment Principles. Signing a statement of support for the principles, Nikko AM said it aims to increase ...

Chief economist update: Capex and credit and the trade war

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2018
... are fighting back. Here's a run-down from the LA Times: "Canada, the largest exporter of steel and aluminum to the United States, said it would apply counter-tariffs of 25% and 10% on $16.6 billion worth of American metals, farm goods and other products ...

Alphinity rolls out sustainable Aussie equities fund

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2018
Alphinity Investment Management has launched a new Australian equities fund designed to address the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Alphinity Sustainable Share Fund (SSF) aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index after ...

Super fund launches renewable energy investment option

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2018
... the long term and consistent returns available from investment in large scale renewable energy generators. New Yorkers united this year to push for multi-billion dollar pension funds to divest fossil fuels, 350.org founder Bill McKibben said. "This happened ...

US regulator to extend fiduciary rule

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018
The financial services regulator in the United States is broadening the scope of the proposed fiduciary duty to combat conflicted investment advice and mitigate confusion around the differing standards to which different industry professionals are held. ...

Yarra Capital executive joins AUI board

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
... Capital Management's managing director and head of Australian equities. He joins the board of Melbourne-based Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) as a director. Prior to joining Yarra Capital, Hershan headed Goldman Sachs Asset Management's ...

Chief economist update: Can't get enough of war

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
... the Treasury released its report entitled "Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States." Yes, the currency war manifesto. "This report, by monitoring where unfair currency practices may be emerging and encouraging ...

Default options safeguard retirement savings: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... about inflation, interest rates, and diversification incorrectly," Bateman said. Research previously undertaken in the United States analysing Prescription Drug Insurance Plan choices made by consumers demonstrates the vast majority of consumers make ...

Industry fund invests $100 million in renewable energy

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... that it also provides opportunities in the transition to a climate resilient economy and enables Cbus to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals," Callebaut said.

Industry fund launches lifecycle default option

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
... investing, he said. ACS also partners with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), and is a member of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors ...