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NAB reduces fossil fuel exposure

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... have adopted the Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach's 'Service Buildings' methodology as the most appropriate given the nature of our business operations. A science-based emissions reduction target is one that is consistent with what scientists consider ...

Narev points to GFC for bank dissatisfaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
... Narev. Speaking at a lunch hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle in Sydney yesterday, Narev discussed the changing nature of consumer expectations of the banking system and recent heightened scrutiny, admitting that he believes "there is something ...

Poll provides fresh defence against Royal Commission

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
... question asked whether respondents "would support a Royal Commission, or similar independent inquiry..." "The open-ended nature of that question meant most respondents agreed with some form of investigation into banks, but it was impossible to assess ...

CommInsure continues to be investigated

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... Enquiries are ongoing and no comment on potential outcomes will be made at this time. Given the wide ranging and often complex nature of these matters, ASIC's investigation is anticipated to continue for some time. The investigation remains a priority ...

ING investment in digital to see 5800 job cuts

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
... have a significant impact on many of our colleagues," Hamers said. "It means some functions will change significantly in nature. It might mean that the location of functions will change. And it might mean that positions will no longer be there in the ...

Funds management giants in historic merger

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
... and Japanese markets, which is complemented by Henderson's strength in the UK and European markets. "The complementary nature of the two firms will facilitate a smooth integration and create an organisation with an expanded client-facing team and product ...

Managed accounts market likely bigger than thought

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016
... evidence, in regards to FUM, to suggest that managed accounts have become a mainstream investment option because the very nature of the investment vehicle presents a challenge to drawing any definitive conclusions. "We're an MDA operator and there are ...

Well-known stockbroker launches own SMAs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016
... will be concentrated, holding up to 20 stocks at once, and even conservative investors can benefit from its aggressive nature. "We have some safety mechanisms including the option to hold 100% cash if things get really hairy. But conservative investors ...

ASIC drops proceedings against two former directors

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016
... (Supervision) Act 1993. In a statement the AAT said it upheld ASIC's decision due to "the very serious and fundamental nature of the applicant's (Mr Samuel's) deficiencies; his longstanding and ongoing failure to understand properly those deficiencies ...

A new narrative for diversification: Western Asset

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016
... portfolio does not import overall market volatility but is instead dissecting the volatility. "A portfolio of Macro Op's nature has different characteristics than something that is more reflective of the market conditions, meaning that the other position ...