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Top super funds for ESG revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022
New analysis by Rainmaker Information has identified 32 superannuation funds as leaders on ESG principles and strong investment performance. These 32 funds have received Rainmaker's inaugural ESG Leader Rating. In all, Rainmaker Information has ...

Inflation a greater danger than recession: Powell

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell flagged that the US Federal Reserve had to raise rates rapidly to mitigate higher inflation, even if that increased recession risks. Speaking at the European Central Bank Forum in Portugal, Powell said: "Our aim is ...

Retirement Income Covenant a win for advisers - but for how long?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
The long-awaited Retirement Income Covenant comes into effect tomorrow and, with super funds unable to consider members' personal circumstances, there's a view that its introduction could significantly impact the financial advice sector - but ...

Advisers optimistic for the future: Natixis IM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
Australian financial advisers believe they will grow their business by 5% this year and 11% over the next three years, according to the 2022 Global Survey of Financial Professionals by Natixis Investment Managers. However, while market projections look ...

Luxury collectables break records

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
Millions of dollars of Rolex watches, Louis Vuitton and Hermes handbags, high-end shoes, jewellery, and other opulent items broke records recently at Lloyds Auctions, in one of the biggest luxury designer auctions ever. Over 350 pieces of high-end watches ...

50% of advisers now offering ESG advice

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
Almost half of all financial advisers are now providing ESG investment advice, according to a new report. This is a key finding of new research from Australian Ethical and Investment Trends and shows a significant increase from 2016 when just one in ...

Super trustees face rough seas ahead: Byres

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... the best outcomes for their members," Byres said. Nevertheless, Byres made a point that APRA didn't blindly adopt a 'big is good, small is bad' approach. However, overall, it was difficult to get away from the fact that size, translating ...

Stagflation: What should we expect?

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ASI 2022 conference, a panel of economic experts shared their views on the current stagflationary environment. "Inflation's certainly here to stay in the near term," QIC chief ...

The big case for big data

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
Big data should be a natural pathway for the superannuation fund industry, according to investment strategy experts. A session at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ASI Conference revealed the many benefits of data backed science and ...

Don't forget the 'S' in ESG

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2022
... Traill said directional aggregate measures around sustainable standards on a global level are very helpful. "I do think it is a big cultural issue that there are organisations, businesses and social enterprises that are very granular... "It's tough ...