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ESG investing 2.0 emerges

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021
The second iteration of environmental, social and governance investing will require a stronger level of authenticity, accountability and focus on tangible outcomes, according to sustainability experts. A significant shift is taking place in the world ...

HNW advice firm opens to retail investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021
... firm's minimum requirements as they are considered retail clients," he said. "The portfolios are all environmental, social and governance compliant, are constructed with high quality liquid investments and diversified amongst and within asset classes." ...

Economic recap: Week to October 1

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 OCT 2021
... vaccination on Planet Earth - along with still accommodative monetary and fiscal policies - have allowed the easing of social restrictions and the re-opening of businesses. Quarantined consumers' pent-up demand were suddenly let loose. Factories ...

MetLife enhances mental health policy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... she said. World Mental Health Day kicks off on October 10, aiming to educate and raise awareness and advocacy against the social stigma surrounding mental health.

Loomis Sayles lists active ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... outperformance." Zenith has given LSGE a "recommended" rating and an "aware" classification based on its environmental, social and governance merits, meaning it seeks to achieve a stated investment outcome and considers range of factors, including responsible ...

Australian Unity Property hires from AMP Capital

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2021
... for the equity and growth agendas of Australian Unity's portfolio of mortgages, commercial property, healthcare and social infrastructure. She said she was attracted to Australian Unity's breadth of the property capabilities including healthcare ...

Advice group appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... executive. "We thank Peter for stepping up and guiding the business in very difficult and unprecedented times of economic, social and financial uncertainty," he said. Coleman is also chair of Profile's board and has been serving as chief executive for ...

Retirement Income Covenant closer to materialising

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... This is "income paid from, or supported by, a superannuation interest in the entity; income from an age pension under the Social Security Act 1991 ", the four-page document shows. Minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy ...

Actuary of the Year named

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... Institute named the principal at Sydney-based actuarial consultancy Taylor Fry as the 2021 Actuary of the Year for his work on social issues. Hugh Miller focuses on using data and complex analysis to improve public policy outcomes including intergenerational ...

Baby Boomers cashing in on meme stocks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2021
... while Millennials are losing money. The analysis covered 11 "meme stocks" (stocks whose share prices skyrocketed due to social media hype on Reddit, Twitter and Facebook - not fundamentals). Based on an evenly weighted basket of the 11 stocks, investors ...