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J.P. Morgan launches ESG integration policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... least a two on a scale of 1-5," according to a paper from JPMAM that outlines the ESG integration policy. If the strategy does not meet this threshold, the working group "will discuss specific shortcomings and the improvements that need to be made before ...

Industry funds team up in longevity search

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... product design of a retirement income solution are: primary goal is a stable income via an account-based pension (Frontier is not limiting itself to CIPRs' requirements of guaranteed income), with a longevity element. Carruthers says currently, retirees ...

ME Bank chief resigns

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... been chief executive for 10 years, said he felt it was time to hand over the position to someone else. An appointment has not yet been announced, with the board commencing a search for the new chief executive. "In deciding to call time, I know the bank ...

Super fund satisfaction mixed, SMSFs unhappy

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... Investment Trends said. Among those who did seek guidance 72% reported being happy with their fund, versus 65% of those who did not seek guidance. According to Roy Morgan, retail funds saw the biggest increase in ratings, recording a 2.2% rise year on ...

Chief economist update: Not easy easing restrictions

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... also presents new challenges-notably, the need to keep the virus in check." Worldometer.info stats show that the virus is not in check. As at 14 July, the US still leads the world in terms of total infections (3.5 million or 26% of the world total) ...

Litigation funding fight heats up

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
... Senator Deborah O'Neil. Mathias claimed the figure came from Herbert Smith Freehills, but Herbert Smith Freehills did not include the 39% figure in its own submission to the committee. Omni Bridgeway also disputes this figure. He had to take the ...

Research slams ADL definition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
... health claims cases the numbers were even worse with 77% rejected under ADL definitions. The regulator suggested, but did not mandate, that insurers move away from using ADLs. Health & Finance Integrated managing director William Johns says he hasn't ...

Global public debt to reach 101.5% of GDP: IMF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
... support, which includes public sector loans, equity injections and government guarantees. "The need for fiscal action does not end here, as we are not out of the woods. Even as many countries tentatively exit the Great Lockdown, in the absence of a solution ...

Woman jailed in $105m tax scam

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
... "Tax fraud takes money away from essential community services and leaves everyday taxpayers to pick up the bill. It's not a victimless crime - it impacts every single Australian who wants to do the right thing," Schofield said. "The fourth sentencing ...

Australian Ethical divests Mercer parent company

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
... company should look for opportunities to influence an appropriate response by the company to remedy errors and ensure they are not repeated. "But if that can't be achieved, divestment is a powerful signal to the company and others like it." Marsh ...