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Retail investors cautiously confident in 2026: ASA

ANGELIQUE MINAS | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026

According to a survey from the Australian Shareholders Association (ASA), the ASX200 had a solid year, gaining 6.8% in 2025, however there were dramatic sector rotations and significant discrepancies in outcome performance across different markets and ...

Senate inquiry to scrutinise proposed franking credit rules

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023

... this freedom and make it more challenging for businesses to accumulate capital, he said. The Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) backed measures to address intentional tax avoidance or manipulation of the franking system, according to a submission ...

Sunsuper ESG expert in new global role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021

... most recently as head of responsible investment. Prior, he served as chief executive of the Australian Shareholders Association for nine years. A spokesperson confirmed Sunsuper and QSuper are currently recruiting for a head of responsible investments ...

Hume scrutinises super fund spend

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 NOV 2020

... Minister for Superannuation, Financials Services and Financial Technology told the recent Australian Shareholders Association Investor Conference that the federal government's package of new reforms will stamp out widespread underperformance, complex ...

ASA to vote against AMP remuneration

HARRISON WORLEY | FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019

The Australian Shareholders Association is set to take a swing against AMP at the wealth manager's AGM next week. ASA will vote against AMP's remuneration report at its annual general meeting next Thursday, as it harbours ongoing concerns about culture ...

Argo Investments attacks Labor franking policy

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018

... strongly voices the objections of the firm. Argo's public posturing on the issue comes after the Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) made its own submission to the committee, adding the policy would only serve to penalise retirees who saw fit to ...

Westfield restructure gets green light, UniSuper to retain holding

AAP | FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014

... for defeat at the May 29 meeting, with only 74.1% of proxy votes cast in favour of the move. Australian Shareholders Association spokesman Steven Mayne said Westfield had run a well orchestrated campaign to win over institutional investors in the past ...

Shareholders, super funds welcome Walter's decision to exit NAB board

AAP | FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2004

... integrity of a PricewaterhouseCoopers investigation into a rogue currency trading scandal. Australian Shareholders Association chairman John Curry said he was relieved to finally see the debacle come to an end. "It's been a battle of power and ego," ...

ASA calls for independent to chair NAB EGM

AAP | THURSDAY, 1 APR 2004

The Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) wants an independent person to chair the bank's extraordinary general meeting which has been called to dump dissident director Cathy Walter. The ASA said there would be a serious risk of continuing unrest ...

NAB satisfied with strategic holding in AMP

WITH AAP | TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2003

... bank was comfortable with its strategic holding in AMP Ltd. Mr Cicutto, speaking after an Australian Shareholders Association meeting, told reporters that he had not ruled out buying more shares of AMP on the market. "We are comfortable with our strategic ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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