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Morningstar creates carbon risk investment tool

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018

... globally. Introduction of the Morningstar portfolio Carbon Risk Score aims to move beyond carbon footprinting to provide an assessment of carbon risks and investment opportunities embedded in a portfolio. Funds which have low carbon-risk scores and low ...

ASX gives timeline for CHESS replacement

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 30 APR 2018

... Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) first began in 2015. ASX then undertook a two-and-a-half-year assessment of DLT and conducted a stakeholder engagement process. About 50 new business requirements were identified in this stakeholder ...

Royal Commission invite refused by Dover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018

... firm comprised McMaster and "some solicitors" and was paid a monthly retainer of $3000. When asked if he believed the assessment of financial advice required particular training in non-legal matters, McMaster said he did. "Do you accept reviewing statements ...

Chief economist update: Prudence, patience and persistence

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018

... area's growth momentum is slowing down. This isn't lost on ECB President Mario Draghi. While Draghi offered a sober assessment in his monetary policy statement, "incoming information since our meeting in early March points towards some moderation, while ...

Chief economist update: The colour of Beige

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 19 APR 2018

... fact that the US central bank lifted the fed funds rate by 25 bps to 1.75% just last month. The Beige Book's general assessment of economic conditions remained unchanged: "Economic activity continued to expand at a modest to moderate pace across the ...

CFSGAM prepares IPO, names board candidates

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018

... management business and determined it would pursue an IPO - a move which was flagged in September 2017. "In making our assessment, we examined long-term Commonwealth Bank shareholder value and also considered the ability of CFSGAM to serve the interests ...

Tradies test predictive underwriting

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018

... insurers," Tilocca said. To advisers, the breakthrough in predictive underwriting complements the launch of the Pre-Assessment Wizard, which helps with loadings and exclusions for pre-existing medical conditions in real time, Tilocca said. Bringing these ...

UK fund managers must improve fairness

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018

... movement of investors into cheaper share classes. Additionally the FCA is requiring fund managers to "make an annual assessment of value"; and subscribe to a Senior Managers and Certification Regime which brings "individual focus and accountability." ...

Chief economist update: RBA certain to raise interest rates

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018

... Governor Lowe would need to be more patient in experiencing the thrill of moving the cash rate "up" for in his own assessment: "It is still some time before we are likely to be at conventional estimates of full employment. And, given the structural forces ...

AFA responds to 'disappointing' PJC life insurance report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018

... life insurance, highlighting several aspects as surprising, perplexing and disappointing. The AFA hit out at the PJC's assessment of the direct, group and retail advised insurance segment, and the benefits and risks posed to consumers. The findings "merely ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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