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Ethical investing fruitful for income investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2017
... paying stocks on average performed better on corporate governance measures such as protection of shareholder rights, transparency and management incentives. However, investing in stocks with better corporate governance did not reduce the likelihood of ...

Lack of expertise driving down competition: APRA

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... while avoiding "lowering entry standards overall." "APRA is making changes to its licensing framework to increase transparency and assist new entrants in obtaining authorisation. This includes the creation of a centralised licensing team to increase ...

Super fund property manager leads global sustainability ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... other regions, achieving an average GRESB score of 73, compared with a global average of 63. "Investor demand for transparency will further enhance how ESG-related risks are managed by Australian and New Zealand property companies and fund managers ...

Superannuation gets another makeover

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017
... nature of superannuation, Australians rightly expect superannuation funds to be held to the highest standards of transparency and accountability," O'Dwyer said. "The comprehensive package will deliver a strong and modern superannuation system that is ...

Managed accounts add brilliant value for dealer group

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
... sell growth investments at a bad time, he added. The 'Enhanced' portion aims to gain slightly higher returns and transparency, usually through a direct portfolio across Australian and international shares. This commonly used with sophisticated clients ...

Labor takes aim at executive pay

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... who found earlier this year that: "There would be benefit in government considering making the aggregate level of transparency for key management personal remuneration in the public sector consistent with that required for listed entities." Additionally ...

Group insurance premium arrangements unclear: ISWG

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
The lack of understanding and poor transparency around premium adjustment mechanisms have emerged as major concerns in the latest Insurance in Superannuation Working Group discussion paper. Greater disclosure on premium adjustment mechanisms should ...

Adviser education renews ethics focus

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... is addressing ethics at its Professionals Congress in November. Click to view the congress program. Disclosure and transparency aren't enough - an adviser might be open and transparent about selling a product, but that doesn't mean they are acting with ...

CBA commits to bond-structured climate change solutions

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... best practice in pre-issuance preparation and certification, which has strengthened the existing high standards of transparency and assurance of the green bond universe in Australia," Climate Bonds Initiative chief executive Sean Kidney said. "Australia's ...

MGP looking toward a better 2018

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... a key role. "We are very pleased with the latest results and remain firmly focused on delivering greater choice, transparency and functionality for the IFAs, stockbrokers and investment managers using or intending to use our broadening capability," Heather ...