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More climate exits as Trump takes charge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... structure of the NZBA." Financial institutions are pulling back from climate groups amid ongoing criticism from the political right as US President Donald Trump takes power. Asset managers cited multiple reasons for their exits, including; politicisation ...

Coalition members call for superannuation guarantee reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... Joseph Mitchel said workers can't afford to lose $165,000 or more in retirement income, adding that super is a workplace right and should be protected, not attacked by "out-of-touch politicians." "The Coalition members suggesting a reduction in the superannuation ...

Dimon 'cautiously pessimistic' on US economy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... just don't feel great about Bitcoin. I applaud your ability to wanna buy or sell it. Just like I think you have the right to smoke, but I don't think you should smoke!" Dimon has been leading JPMorgan Chase as chief executive in 2005 and has ...

Top asset management trends for 2025

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
... a turbulent 2024, the prospect of more accommodating monetary and regulatory policies has turbocharged an up and to the right trend that's flattered many asset managers' businesses. However, themes that will shape the industry now, and in the years ahead ...

ESG linked to pay in top APAC listed firms

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
... may prompt slowdown in climate and DEI measures. "Nevertheless, Asian companies will do well as they continue to drive the right behaviours by ensuring alignment between ESG strategy and executive incentives," said Ganu. WTW looked at the top 50 listed ...

AustralianSuper aims to five-fold $1.4bn Euro venture in five years

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2025
... currently the most attractive market in European real estate. "[We] have been tracking the sector for several years to find the right portfolio that meets our ambitions, with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential," Clark said. "We are ...

Major climate group suspends operations

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2025
... has turned whereas it was once considered a good thing to be part of such initiatives and be overt about participation, right now the prevailing winds suggest that the opposite is true," Ramrakha said. "It will be interesting to see if the internal commitments ...

M&A and IPO the 'gamechangers' for 2025: Expert

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
Providing an outlook for the new year, Fidelity International portfolio manager Casey McLean said M&A and IPO activities will likely increase, noting there are a list of companies anticipated to make the foray into the public markets across the US and ...

The productivity bubble has burst: Productivity Commission

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
... story," he said. CPA Australia chief of policy, standards and external affairs Elinor Kasapidis, meanwhile, said that with the right policies and incentivise the government has the power to boost business productivity and confidence to help make up the ...

IFM urges investment in housing, hires former Dexus chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
... necessary to address systemic challenges facing economies and communities. Housing affordability is no exception and the right policy settings can deliver strong returns to members and address the housing shortage." Community Housing Association chief ...