Investor confidence increases 0.9 points in September to 108.7

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State Street Global Markets has released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index® (ICI) for September 2023. The Global Investor Confidence Index increased to 108.7, up 0.9 points... Read more continue reading

How investors can get on board with sustainable travel and transport

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International travel is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the sustainability challenges for the sector.   Policymakers are taking decisive action to reduce emissions from transport while new technologies are popularising... Read more continue reading

Australian Retirement Trust targets 43% emission intensity reduction by 2030 across specified asset classes with launch of its Net Zero 2050 Roadmap

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Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has taken a further step in its commitment to a Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions investment portfolio by 2050 with... Read more continue reading

New research by Acadian Asset Management reveals worrying prediction about the Australian market

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The prospect of Australian companies hitting their stated carbon reduction and net zero targets is “unlikely compared to more dangerous scenarios”, according to global systematic investment specialist, Acadian Asset Management.... Read more continue reading

The Fed’s inflation fight: No victory … yet

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Portfolio Manager Jason England and Global Head of Fixed Income Jim Cielinski explain why investors should prepare for “high for longer” rather than positioning bond allocations for an imminent dovish... Read more continue reading

Australia’s franking regime in doubt as the government targets franked distributions funded by capital raising

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SMSFs and retails investors with low and marginal tax rates to be most impacted The government’s Treasury Laws Amendment Bill related to franked dividends being funded by capital raisings proposes... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance launches new retail pricing campaign

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In an environment of rising household costs and affordability pressures, MLC Life Insurance has launched a campaign to promote its competitive new business pricing. The campaign highlights the value being... Read more continue reading

Smart beta: Bridging the active/passive gap

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While the investment community has not stopped arguing the age-old active versus passive conundrum, we believe there is a simple solution to bridge the gap. Smart beta exchange traded funds... Read more continue reading

Super funds becalmed in August on negative market sentiment

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After a strong start to the new financial year, super funds encountered a more challenging month in August given the volatility in investment markets. Despite that, the median growth fund... Read more continue reading

Australian superannuation funds confront critical dilemma: Balancing YFYS compliance with greenwashing risks in pursuit of 2050 emission goals

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Scientific Beta, a trailblazer in managing net zero portfolios in Europe, is now collaborating with superannuation funds to extend its expertise to the Australian market. This objective is to empower... Read more continue reading