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IFM keen on marijuana stocks

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
The $120 billion fund manager is finding winners in cannabis stocks as countries increasingly move to legalise marijuana for medicinal use.

Colonial First State makes major fee cuts

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
Colonial First State has trimmed its platforms fees, in a move it says will save $68 million in annual fees for 500,000 members.

ESG would curb ocean pollution: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
A Calvert report on the impact of ocean degradation on portfolios has drawn interesting conclusions about the role of investment in the health of our oceans.

Stewardship lessons from BlackRock

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
A new report has drawn insights from BlackRock and five other giants to identify five catalysts that could speed up stewardship among asset managers.

US relaxes active ETF disclosures

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
Australia's active ETF industry could benefit as the US securities regulator softens its stance on daily disclosures for the segment.

New Indian equities ETF to launch

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
Graham Tuckwell's ETF Securities is set to launch a new exchange traded fund that will invest in stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange of India.

Research firm moves on ESG

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
Moody's has acquired a majority stake in Vigeo Eiris, a global leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessments.

Australia's wealth takes half trillion hit

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2019
Latest research shows Australia lost close to half a trillion dollars in wealth at the end of 2018.

Chinese investment in Australia down 36%

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2019
A new report from KPMG has revealed a 36.3% reduction in Chinese investments in Australia, from $13 billion in 2017 to $8.2 billion in 2018.

IFM settles UK sexual harassment case

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2019
The $120 billion industry super-owned fund manager has paid roughly $490,000 to settle a sexual harassment case in the UK.