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Asset managers want action on modern-day slavery

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
Asset management heavyweights are urging the nation's top 100 companies to take modern-day slavery and labour exploitation seriously by lifting the hood on their supply chains. The Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking (IAST) APAC, a newly-formed ...

FASEA urged to clarify in-house product conflicts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals (IMAP) has written to FASEA again, arguing that its latest guidance on the Code of Ethics leaves much to be desired. IMAP's main issue is with Standard 3, which seeks to eliminate conflicts of interest ...

AMP Capital ESG lead jumps to Platypus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
The former portfolio manager for AMP Capital Ethical Leaders funds has found a new role, after departing the troubled investment giant in October. Kristen Le Mesurier has been appointed head of ESG and engagement at Platypus Asset Management. She was ...

BetaShares tinkers with ETF lineup

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2020
The issuer with highest number of products is closing five ETFs, and raising fees for its diversified ETFs as it adds an ethical focus. BetaShares currently offers 58 exchange-traded funds via the ASX. On December 8, it will trim this lineup by five ...

NZ looks to recognise qualified Aussie advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2020
Australian financial advisers can potentially work in New Zealand without meeting the country's qualifications as early as 15 March 2021. New Zealand's financial services watchdog the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is proposing to recognise Australian ...

Remote exams offered to Melbourne advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority is providing remote-sitting options for financial advisers in Melbourne affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Financial advisers sitting the November exam will be affected. FASEA advised those who registered ...

Australian Ethical executive departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
Australian Ethical's head of people and culture has left the business after seven years. A spokesperson for Australian Ethical confirmed Fiona Horan returned to her native Ireland after over 25 years in Australia in October. "In line with our focus ...

AllianceBernstein hires two ESG leaders

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
AllianceBernstein has made two executive appointments with a responsible investment focus. Jodie Tapscott has been appointed director of strategy, responsible investing and Amelia Sexton will step into the ESG product specialist role. Tapscott joins ...

Cost of advice soars as red tape grows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
With research showing the average cost for a Statement of Advice has increased 10% in 12 months, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is warning of the detrimental impact ongoing reform is having on financial advisers and consumers. ...

AMP awards mandate to BlackRock

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020
BlackRock has won a passive investment strategy mandate from AMP New Zealand for an undisclosed amount. AMP's subsidiary AMP New Zealand Wealth Management (NZWM) has awarded the mandate to BlackRock Investment Management to deliver the new indexed ...