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Mining vital to low carbon solutions: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... technologies involve extraction and production processes that can be carbon intensive, as well as highly disruptive to the environment and the communities where mines are located." Nevertheless, author of the report, Fidelity International director of ...

NAB falls after cost growth revision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... continued (up 2% and 4% respectively, excluding the Citi acquisition). "Our business is in good shape for this evolving environment. Balance sheet settings remain strong, and we are well advanced on our FY22 term wholesale funding task with $34 billion ...

Reserve Bank explores digital currency potential

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... considerations. The project will involve the development of a limited-scale CBDC pilot that will operate in a ring-fenced environment. "A CBDC could potentially support a number of the Bank's policy objectives, including safeguarding public trust ...

US Senate passes $1tn Inflation Reduction Act

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
The US Senate has passed the Democrats' $1.07 trillion bill which aims to tackle inflation by lowering the deficit and everyday expenses for working families. Following the Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden said: "I ...

APRA releases annual corporate plan

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... financial system is prepared for tomorrow. The plan is designed to respond to rapid changes in APRA's operating environment, including geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, and the impact of new technologies, APRA ...

Value investing a likely winner: Maple-Brown

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... negatives, there are compelling facts, trends and activities that could surprise bearish commentators. "Today's environment presents a perfect storm of factors set to mislead decision makers in these aspects of wealth management," Lobb claimed. He ...

Activus SMAs now available to more advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... active, and responding to opportunities and risk in a timely manner. This is especially important in this volatile environment. Our beliefs are well reflected in our professionally and dynamically managed multi-asset portfolios," Talevski said. Advisers ...

Julie Lander named FEAL Fund Executive of the Year

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... workplace and members' expectations. "Julie's dedication to ensuring the staff of CareSuper had the best possible environment to service the members was exemplary," Delaney said. "Her hands on approach to leading her team and ensuring the delivery of ...

AIC names new chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... management industry combined with strong policy, government, and communications credentials. "In a constantly changing environment, Navleen's skills, experience, and fresh perspectives will be highly valued by the Council's team and membership base," ...

FSC guidance looks to eliminate greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released guidance setting industry expectations for net zero targets, the labelling of investment products and transparency of climate risk disclosures. On the guidance's creation, FSC chief executive Blake ...