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Six local funds in world's top 100: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
... (US$1.22tn). Also featured in the top 20 is the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, GIC Private, Mercer, CDPQ, and CalSTRs. "These big asset owners control the world's most influential capital and hold great responsibility and growing influence in relation ...

Still potential for dividends growth: Ausbil

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
... margin on the back of rising rates," he said. "In 2023, we think dividend growth will be flat on average, but there will be big variances across sectors. We expect double-digit growth for financials and general insurers, but we think resource dividends ...

Hostplus defies inflation fears

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
One of Sam Sicilia's pet themes is that the forces of technology are deflationary, and they will inevitably kick in to be a dominant influence. The Hostplus investment chief has been on this tear for some time and hasn't changed his mind despite ...

APRA urges entities to strengthen risk management

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
APRA general manager of governance, culture, remuneration and accountability Stuart Bingham said a strong risk culture is essential for effective risk management outcomes. In a speech, delivered at the Financial Services Assurance Forum, Bingham discussed ...

First Sentier names global responsible investment head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... in the last few years is picking topics that there isn't enough focus on and trying to dig in," she said. "There is a big focus on modern slavery and a lot of focus on modern slavery through the market, but what we've tried to do through Investors ...

FS Sustainability sets out to find ESG Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... live, breath and implement ESG from a variety of positions across the breadth and depth of ASX-listed companies, from the big end of town to the small caps." Sustainability has never been more central to business considerations in corporate Australia ...

AFA, FPA merger in best interests

CASSANDRA BALDINI, CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
In offering an update on the proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) chair David Sharpe said he is hoping to have the full support of members and, despite speculation, a new ...

The game changing trends planners should know about

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
According to social researcher Michael McQueen, the trends that will be game changers, not just for financial planners but for the world at large, is the acceleration of artificial intelligence, the reworking of work, and the post-millennial era. "In ...

No big surprises, Levy promises

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
Fronting the FPA Professionals Congress, Quality of Advice Review chair Michelle Levy confirmed there will be no big surprises in her final proposals, due December 16. Appearing alongside FPA chief executive Sarah Abood, Levy explained she has been ...

Advising an ageing population

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... can support a career that creates a feasible saving plan for the long term. "Retirement is changing dramatically, and one big problem we've got is that state governments around the world, they're looking at state pensions and saying, 'oh ...