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ETF flows up despite volatility: Vanguard

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... provide investors instant exposure to hundreds of securities, reducing the reliance on the performance of any one company or trend." Tieu said some thematic and exotic ETFs were novel and narrow in nature and fare significantly worse when volatility ...

Young Australians more 'super savvy': Equip

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
... early as possible. "The past two years have been immensely difficult for young Australians so it's not surprising there's a trend towards taking measures to reduce ongoing financial stress in later life," Cameron stated. "Prioritising voluntary contributions ...

Blackstone invests US$400m in ESG commodity exchange

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022
The private equity giant has announced it will pour US$400 million into Xpansiv, a platform that lets investors trade assets tied to the energy transition, such as carbon offsets and renewable energy credits. The money will be used to drive growth via ...

Dodge volatility, invest in global equities: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
... capital expenditure plays, or it might be within the industrials sector. Wild added that digitalisation is another irrefutable trend. "Clearly it is time to avoid companies that are excessively speculative, or have weak balance sheets, or will have difficulties ...

Advisers optimistic for the future: Natixis IM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
... professionals also recognize and are now tailoring advice to the LGBQT client segment to service their specific needs, a trend we can expect to grow in Australia as we also see other market segments emerge."

Women paid less at every age, rank: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2022
Australian women in senior executive and chief executive roles at age 55 and over will take home $93,000 less per year than their male counterparts, new data shows. Workplace Gender Equality Agency conducted wages and ages: mapping the gender pay gap ...

AMP wants life insurance caps raised, fees lowered

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
AMP has called for the federal government to review life insurance model fees and caps placed on financial advisers, warning the current climate will lead to an underinsured population. The wealth manager picked at old wounds in its submission to the ...

SMSF client education a concern: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
SMSF advisers are calling for more educational content as concerns around client education mount, according to a new report. Investment Trends' 2022 SMSF Adviser and Accountant Report shows advisers want more educational content to assist them in servicing ...

50% of advisers now offering ESG advice

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
Almost half of all financial advisers are now providing ESG investment advice, according to a new report. This is a key finding of new research from Australian Ethical and Investment Trends and shows a significant increase from 2016 when just one in ...

Super trustees face rough seas ahead: Byres

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... and effective governance is essential to generate sustainable returns for members. She added that it is essential that the trend of insourcing investment management activities within super funds continues. "An environment that was already challenging ...