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EQT reveals slight profit slide

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016
... in revenue and operating profit in the current economic environment was particularly encouraging. "Although lower market values have adversely affected our significant asset-based revenue element, the business has been able to show positive revenue growth ...

Australian dividend growth outpaces global peers

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2016
... an important source of return last year, almost entirely compensating investors for the $1.3 trillion decline in share values globally. Since 2010, global listed companies have paid their shareholders $5.4 trillion. "The recent stock market volatility ...

Rice Warner puts its case for budget changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... considerable reduction from the current allowance of $180,000 a year. It is also calling for a reduction in minimum withdrawal values by 25% to 50% to allow members to defer drawdowns during periods of market downturns. It said deferral of withdrawals ...

Super funds losing billions to fossil fuels

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... the finance industry itself - meaning many have lost money by being forced to invest in companies that contradict their values." Market Forces cites global reports about asset managers recently divesting from coal, including the California State Teachers ...

AZ NGA acquires second RI Advice practice

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2016
... of how a professional firm should be run." Andrew added that "AZ NGA's long term vision and thinking resonates with the values of our business, as well as the approach we like to have with our clients. "It's a natural cultural fit and easy decision for ...

ANZ rolls out new executive team

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... priorities that include being Australia's "only true regional bank" and building a "strong, cohesive culture known for ethics, values and fairness." Elliott has now appointed Mark Whelan as group executive institutional. Whelan was most recently ANZ ...

NAB shareholders vote for UK exit

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... added, was driven by "turbulence" in the UK economy following the GFC which resulted in unemployment, falls in property values and a reduction in credit and the liquidity of financial markets. "At the same time, the UK retail banking sector, including ...

Australian ethical investing continues rise

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2016
... over multiple time periods continues to show that it is possible to achieve competitive returns whilst investing with your values," Vernon said. "Our strategy to progressively reduce our fees in our superannuation fund has also contributed to the increasing ...

ME names chairman replacing Weaven

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2016
... of IFM Investors. Hodgson said: "It is a privilege to be appointed as chairman of a genuine challenger bank built on the values of the industry super funds and which has as its core aim to help all Australians get ahead. "I look forward to working with ...

Standard Life Investments sponsors 2017 Lions tour

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 12 JAN 2016
... the best of the best in the home nations," Lions chief executive John Feehan. "We wanted a partner who shared the same values of respect, integrity, discipline and friendship, and we have found that partner in Standard Life Investments. We are looking ...