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Philanthropists should reimagine data management: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2018
Perpetual research presents new strategies for the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors that mitigate data risks and helps them get ahead in an increasingly digital technology-centric society. Perpetual national manager of philanthropy and non-profit ...

Super fund members satisfied but restless

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... more likely to seek a fund that has socially responsible investment options, with 14% saying this was a key motivator. "Ethical and socially responsible investing is gradually gaining popularity, and super funds that cater to this growing demand will ...

The case for indexed annuity bonds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... past few decades, there has been a significant shift in attitudes towards investments and superannuation, particularly as ethical investing becomes mainstream. "Trustees have increasingly made more explicit commitments to monitoring the risks posed by ...

Tenders on the menu for UK pension schemes

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2018
... confirmed it would support other proposed changes, including a clarification seeking to clear up the difference between ethical and financially material ESG considerations.

Three attempts at adviser exam is fair: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... behavioural finance knowledge, such as client and consumer behaviour, engagement and decision-making (10%), as well as applied ethical and professional reasoning and communication (25%). The final component will look at financial advice construction ...

Impact investing reports sharp growth

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... Australian impact investments quadrupled since mid-2015, according to the peak industry body representing responsible, ethical and impact investors. Latest Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) research shows investments delivering social ...

ETF industry swells to $39 billion, global equities dominate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... times Australian equities which raked in $567 million of net inflows. Australian equities are also losing out to their ethical category, which recorded about the same net inflows at $130 million versus $135 million. BetaShares chief executive Alex Vyonkur ...

FASEA issues adviser exam proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
... of behavioural finance such as client and consumer behaviour, engagement and decision-making (10%), as well as applied ethical and professional reasoning and communication (25%). The final component will look at financial advice construction and the ...

VanEck ETF receives ethical tick

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 JUL 2018
A VanEck ETF has been given one of the highest ethical ratings by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). VanEck's MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) was certified 'ethical' by RIAA according to the strict ...

FASEA names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
... financial services regulation would strengthen FASEA's capacity to implement a framework for higher educational and ethical standards for advisers. "On behalf of the board, the Standards Authority welcomes Mr. Glenfield to the role. Stephen is ideally ...