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BOQ acquires ME Bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2021
... that on an underlying basis, we would have achieved that this year on a statutory basis, except we took a provision for the COVID-19 as is appropriate," he said. "The shareholders will have to make their own decisions over time on what they want to do. ...

Netwealth cash margin could squeeze

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
... growth in revenue and NPAT. Its inflows were strong as well and well-diversified, while operational expenses relating to COVID-19 were kept to minimal. However, Carrig flagged the increased trading activity revenue which could normalise, and FUA administration ...

Super fund buys stake in retirement village

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
... Lendlease brand. Aware Super chief investment officer Damian Graham said: "Following the impacts of bushfires, drought and COVID-19, we have seen a strong uplift in Australians considering the safety, security and affordability of retirement living." ...

Asset managers move to ESG

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
... investors in the Asia Pacific region boosted their environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows. MSCI's 2021 Global Institutional Investor Survey showed the pandemic sparked 79% of APAC ...

MTAA Super increases premiums amid merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... for members. MTAA said that the insurance costs for many members will increase due to government reforms, the impact of COVID-19 and increased claim numbers as well as changes to how the fund charges for cover. Those aged under 30 or over 51 will pay ...

Limited advice overdue for disruption

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... spike in the number of super fund members seeking help around budgeting, cash-flow planning and bill prioritisation during COVID-19. Applying for government incentives like the early release of super was also a burning question. McPherson told the recent ...

CFA unveils December exam results

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... wealth, investment banking and insurance. In mid-2020, the institute surveyed its global members asking about the impact of COVID-19 on their employment. The majority (77%) reported that their roles were unaffected, while nearly half said their firms ...

ANZ posts 54% profit rise

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... values while keeping costs in check. He said the majority of ANZ employees are still working remotely in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Chief economist update: Patience is the word

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... recorded in April 2020 to 6.3% by January this year, it's still way above the 50-year low 3.5% that prevailed before the COVID-19 pandemic and even then, US inflation measures barely reached the Fed's 2% inflation target. Here are the annual ...

Charter Hall bleeds profits, appoints director

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2021
... Harrison said it has been another successful six-month period for the group. "Notwithstanding the challenges presented by COVID-19, we have been well insulated by our ongoing focus on long WALE properties leased to high quality tenants," Harrison said. ...