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Mercer launches climate-transition tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020
Mercer has launched an analytics tool that helps institutional investors assess which companies are committed to combating climate change and want to adapt to a net-zero economy.

Perpetual gets green light for acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020
Perpetual has been given the green light for its acquisition of a US-based asset manager.

Evans Dixon thwarts Tony Pitt...for now

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
At Evans Dixon's annual general meeting yesterday, shareholders delivered a first strike against the remuneration report but were happy to pass the options and rights plan to the dismay of 360 Capital.

US manager eyes Australia

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
A fund distribution business co-founded by Schroders' former head of institutional sales has signed on a US-based global equities manager looking to tap into the Australian market.

Deutsche Bank expands Australian operations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
Deutsche Bank has launched a cash management business in Australia, adding 14 new staff including a head of cash product.

Invesco advances active non-transparent ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Invesco is closer to launching a new ETF model in the US that hides the fund's investment strategy and some of its holdings.

COVID-19 spurs proactive investing: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Australians are the most anxious about the impact COVID-19 will have on their portfolios but are also among the most proactive investors, according to a global comparison.

Pengana launches new Israel equities fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Pengana Capital is partnering with an Israeli fund manager to launch a new tech-focused fund that invests in 30 stocks for local wholesale investors.

Fund managers' ESG beef

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Fund managers with a focus on ESG must be wary of supply chains, especially where meat and dairy industry are involved, according to new data.

CBA feels pressure of low rates, profits down

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a decrease in cash profit down for the September quarter due to lower margins and higher expenses.