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Goldman Sachs charged over ESG failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... on considering environmental, social and governance factors in investments," assistant secretary for Employee Benefits Security Lisa. Gomez said. "Climate change and other environmental, social and governance factors can be useful for plan investors ...

Igneo buys NZ energy distributor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... and businesses each day, Igneo said. "Igneo and Firstgas Group are committed to ensuring the long-term resilience and security of supply of electricity to the more than 26,000 homes and businesses across 12,000 square kilometres of the East Coast. We ...

Complacency the biggest risk to retirement: Forum

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022
... Forum on Retirement Income. Speaking at today's event, Teh warned bull markets can lull investors into a false sense of security and applying the same strategy in a high inflationary environment can be detrimental to a retiree's nest egg. "If history ...

Australians worry about retirement - and maybe they should

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... Lifetime income products use pooling to share the longevity risk and as a result, less funds are needed to ensure the security of each person's retirement income until their end of days," the report said. "This grants peace of mind to cover the cost ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... each other for savers, innovation is encouraged. Without encumbering US regulations like the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) that holds the executive leadership of 401(k) sponsoring companies personally liable for fiduciary compliance ...

North adds to investment menu

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022
... funds. They aim to grow savings above a clearly defined rate of inflation, using Morningstar's asset allocation, security selection, portfolio construction, and research capabilities. Finally, InvestSenses' five new multi-asset portfolios provide ...

Affordable housing in Budget spotlight

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022
... problem overnight," he said. "But this is a serious start - a serious agenda that will lead to more Australians knowing the security of a good job and decent housing." Industry Super Australia said discussions between the government and industry funds ...

FSC adds to Life Insurance Code of Practice

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022
... will have no adverse effect on their claim. "The FSC has developed this policy for our members to provide surety and security to all Australians who experience family and domestic violence and who have, or are impacted by, a life insurance product," ...

Millionaires worry about retirement

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2022
... 36% of millionaires surveyed believe retirement might not be an option at all and 42% are so worried about retirement security that they avoid thinking about it. According to the report, 49% underestimate the impact of inflation, 42% overestimate investment ...

Government to boost paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
... early months," Albanese said. "It's a modern policy, for modern families. It delivers more choice; it offers greater security - and it rewards aspiration." He added that the government views 26 weeks' leave as "the foundation, the baseline, a national ...