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BT Practice Principals' Community goes independent

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 NOV 2021
... better understanding of the practical application of the regulatory and legislative environment through our dedicated governance team. "The need for quality financial advice has never been more pronounced at a time when markets are volatile and regulatory ...

Aware Super progresses net zero efforts

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2021
... said. Earlier in the year, Aware Super was found to be a "power hitter" in the ESG space as it satisfied five criteria: governance framework and investment transparency, publish ESG reports, as well as have proven investment processes and performance ...

Governance tops ESG priorities: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
Asset managers are prioritising governance and active engagement above other ethical investing matters, a new study shows. Russell Investments' annual ESG manager survey found that among the majority (80%) of the global 369 asset managers it surveyed ...

Active Super adds board director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
... replace Domenico Figliomeni whose four-year term comes to an end. Figliomeni also served as chair of the fund's Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee, and on the investment committee and boards of associated companies LIF Pty Ltd and ...

QIC names Frawley's successor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
... commercial and government clients, supported by a robust culture that fosters transparency, excellence, diversity and strong governance. "Together with the QIC board, the executive team and all QIC's employees, I am excited to lead an organisation ...

BT closes self-licensee business

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
... series of support services to self-licensed financial advisers. These include a dedicated advisory council, professional governance support, compliance consulting, training and education and access to third-party business solutions and negotiated discount ...

Bitcoin exposure added to platform

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
... investment opportunity to our wholesale clients via the Powerwrap product suite," Praemium head of investment managers and governance Damian Cilmi said. "There is growing interest in the high net wealth investor segment for cryptocurrency investment ...

MLC Life expands retail distribution leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021
... part of its increased focus on supporting financial advisers. MLC Life has appointed a head of retail distribution governance and key accounts as well as a senior manager of retail distribution strategy, enablement and capability. Lee Cheesman has been ...

Aussie equities small caps deliver 35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021
... equities large cap (31.9% p.a.), property (29.4% p.a.), international equities (27.6% p.a.), environmental, social and governance funds (24.9% p.a.), and the growth sector of multi-asset funds (23.2% p.a.). International equities large cap products on ...

AMP continues to lose ESG investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
... investments now have a five-year track record. "This is encouraging for investors looking to build environmental, social, and governance portfolios that align with their values, knowing that they won't sacrifice returns when compared with investments ...