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Rice Warner prepares to shut up shop

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
... to discuss the superannuation guarantee policy. At this meeting, it was decided to leave Labor's policy in place - a catalyst to getting SG to the level of 9%. Rice Warner was acquired by Deloitte on April 1. Rice Warner's chief executive Andrew ...

ESG managed accounts on the rise

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2021
... multi-assets with high ESG ratings. State Street ETF Model Portfolio strategist Sinead Schaffer said the events of 2020 were a catalyst for the increase in flows to ESG investments. "Going forward in the future, we will likely see large allocations towards ...

AMP sees 245% jump in consumer interest

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
... financial decisions, particularly in difficult climates - like what we're facing at the moment with COVID-19 being a catalyst for positive action," Owen said. "With half of all Aussie workers reporting some level of stress about their finances, improving ...

Yarra Capital acquires Nikko AM Australian business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAR 2021
... takes Nikko's commitment in Australia to the next stage. "We are confident that our investment in Yarra will be the catalyst to enhance the capabilities that Australian investors are looking for, while sales, distribution and back and middle office ...

CFOs gain clout in ESG metrics

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
Many companies are housing the ultimate responsibility for ESG with their chief financial officers, says a new report from Accenture. Accenture interviewed about 1517 finance leaders including chief financial officers from around the globe for the seventh ...

ESG bringing the family together

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... of 40-60 year olds and 73% of over 60 year olds. Further to this, the research found the impact of the pandemic as a catalyst for sustainable investing. "As a result, the pandemic and lockdowns across the world have created a greater sense of urgency ...

Culture creates better outcomes: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020
... respondents believe culture is more important than business strategy for outcomes. In addition, 80% consider COVID-19 as a catalyst for focusing more attention on organisational culture. Willis Towers Watson Australia head of strategic advisory Jessica ...

Demand for advice rises

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2020
... situation, the research firm's 2020 Financial Advice Report found, with 44% of those surveyed claiming COVID-19 as a major catalyst. "Potential clients overwhelmingly prefer receiving comprehensive advice over limited advice (76% cite this vs. 35%). ...

Credit Suisse names preferred investment options

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2020
... to be stronger to encourage a recovery in flows. "This leaves us somewhat cautious on the sector given a P/E re-rate catalyst doesn't appear to be imminent despite valuations remaining low in a historical context," the report said. "That said, short ...

Retail investors surpass one million

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020
... presented by the market sell-off earlier this year, while the ability to start investing with small amounts was also a catalyst for many," Peker said. "But as the demographics of the industry evolve there is now great responsibility on online brokers ...