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Digital economy regulation consultation opens

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... decision making (ADM) and artificial intelligence (AI). Minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume said it's estimated that AI alone could contribute more than $20 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Hume said ...

First Sentier adds to RI, sustainability team

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
... including environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, nature-related risks, net zero climate alignment, the blue economy and sustainable infrastructure finance. Meanwhile, Antonini's newly created role will see her deliver and execute on ...

Sydney Airport deal completes

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
... to be operated for the long-term benefit of local communities, passengers, airline customers, employees and the broader economy.

Super Fierce targets gender wealth gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... "There is a particularly high penalty for mothers, which is ridiculous given parenting is the one thing that no society or economy can do without. The average penalty is $280,000 for a woman with two children who takes an average six years out of paid ...

Learn to live with inflation: BlackRock

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
... regime', including the outlook for equities and inflation. According to the global investment institute, the global economy is currently entering a new market regime unlike any other in the past century, and experts predict another year of positive ...

Advisers cautious of election promises

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... red tape, a financial advice industry event has heard. The minister for superannuation, financial services, and digital economy Jane Hume made some timely promises on day one of the AIA Adviser Summit in the lead up to the federal election, which is ...

MA Financial partners with Chinese asset manager

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... asset management division, Andrew Martin, said investors should be aware China is on track to become the world's largest economy before 2030. "The country offers unique growth opportunities for Australian investors as it transitions away from a manufacturing-led ...

MSCI downgrades Russia's ESG rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
... country's exposure to and management of ESG risk factors may affect the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of its economy, ranging from AAA to CCC. MSCI's ratings methodology applies a 50% weight for governance, 25% for social, and 25% for ...

Australia confirms economic sanctions against Russia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAR 2022
... the assets of sanctioned individuals and companies. "Together, these measures will impose severe costs on the Russian economy by disconnecting its key banks from the international financial system and disrupting Russian trade and investment flows. They ...

EY appoints chief economist

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022
... including low and falling unemployment, increasing capacity utilisation, rising cost pressures and higher interest rates. "The economy, and business, has proven to be incredibly resilient throughout the pandemic, but that does not mean the outlook is ...