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

Lower yields, so what?

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ClearBridge Investments, a global equity investment manager, says that now is the time to focus on equities with defensive and growth characteristics as they tend to be relative beneficiaries from... Read more continue reading

Green Bonds market proved to be resilient amid global uncertainty

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The new Emerging Market Green Bonds Report from Amundi, Europe’s largest investment manager, and International Finance Corporation (IFC) shows the issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds proved to be... Read more continue reading

Super funds feel modest headwinds during August

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After a positive start to the new financial year, super fund returns faced modest headwinds in August with the median balanced option delivering an estimated return of -0.1% according to... Read more continue reading

Hidden GEMs: India’s sleeping cat…has become a roaring tiger

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A recent visit to India confirmed that the country is in a good place; the economy is strong, concrete is being poured and sentiment is generally upbeat. As we all... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State announces next generation of managed accounts exclusive to CFS Edge

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Colonial First State (CFS) has unveiled the future of managed accounts that will provide access to game-changing pricing, greater flexibility and enhanced investment capabilities exclusive to CFS Edge. At the... Read more continue reading

The role of investors in protecting biodiversity

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Focusing on investing in firms more conscious of their biodiversity impact should provide rewards for the planet and for investors, writes Chris Iggo, Chair of the AXA IM Investment Institute... Read more continue reading