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Chief economist update: Comeback COVID

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
... measures. Her stance was echoed by French President Macron," Factset said. Just as "Freddy's" first coming and the social restrictions and lockdowns that followed it, the second wave now hitting the single currency region is slowing economic activity. ...

FS Power50: Vote now

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
... socio-economic future. They could be active participants of relevant industry associations, financial advisers with strong social media following, or those known among their peers and the industry as role models in the way they conduct their professional ...

Corporate climate risk disclosures must show more: IGCC

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... investors (84%) use disclosures as a basis for engagement with companies, followed by using them as a part of environmental, social and governance integration (76%). IGCC chief executive Emma Herd said: "Around the world different jurisdictions are working ...

Retail investors surpass one million

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020
... or sold investments based on their environmental impact, while ethical and corporate governance factors (both 17%), and social factors (9%) were also taken into consideration when selecting or exiting investments. "There is strong appetite for investments ...

Northern Trust launches ESG capability

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020
Global custodian Northern Trust announced it has redeveloped its environmental, social and governance analytics capabilities to now include key environmental data categories. Northern Trust's clients, many of which are asset owners such as pension and ...

Chief economist update: Second wave turning our V into a W

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020
... be sure, to be sure, most would have cried, "fake news", had the results been any different given the re-imposition of social restrictions and lockdown in Victoria - which accounts for around a quarter of the economy -- and the closure of state borders ...

Superannuation critical to economic recovery

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2020
... critical nation-building projects needed to bring about a transformative economic recovery for all Australians, including social and affordable housing."

REITs better value than bonds, equities: LaSalle

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2020
... science in the driver's seat." Kaufman expects lodging and resorts to underperform, resulting from restrictions in travel and social gathering as well as the recessionary environment. She also believes the retail sub-sector will face serious headwinds ...

Alternative assets are the new bonds: JPMAM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2020
... alternatives investment decision making," it said. "In times of crisis like COVID, it's especially important to pay attention to social - engage the stakeholders, the health and safety of the business and operational efficiency, as well as how companies ...

New chair at Platinum Asset Management

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2020
... immersion; it is all consuming of one's time," Neilson said. "Working from home has softened me up and caused me to ponder wider social issues. Having seen the team grow and mature over the years, I am confident in their ability to meet clients' high ...