The cost of war

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Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, no doubt expecting a quick and easy triumph in achieving its territorial ambitions. Consistent with the old proverb ‘those who ignore history are... Read more continue reading

Robeco opens up its Sustainable Investing IP with launch of new SI initiative

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Robeco has launched its Sustainable Investing Open Access Initiative. This means that Robeco is opening up its Sustainable Investing Intellectual Property. As a first step of this Open Access initiative,... Read more continue reading

Global dividends surge to a new record in Q2 2022, driven by the oil and financial sectors 

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Global dividends surged 11.3% on a headline basis to an all-time quarterly high of US$544.8bn (AUD$775.9bn) in Q2 2022, according to the latest Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index. Underlying growth... Read more continue reading

Gender pay difference widens leading to super gap, employers need to act now

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The pay gap between men’s and women’s salaries remains a persistent problem and more employers need to commit to eliminating the gap which stands at 14% Australia-wide, leading to a... Read more continue reading

BTC Markets supports Federal Government’s crypto regulation move  

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“We are pleased with yesterday’s announcement from the Treasurer regarding both token mapping and consumer protections. This move recognises the significance of digital asset infrastructure for the future of Australia,... Read more continue reading

Super changes from 1 July 2022

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Superannuation is a tax effective and important retirement savings tool. The new financial year heralded a raft of changes to existing superannuation rules. This article, proudly sponsored by Russell Investments,... Read more continue reading

CFS helps members keep their eyes on the big picture

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Australian wealth management group Colonial First State (CFS) last night hosted a special event in Sydney to help superannuation fund members make sense of recent challenges in the economy and... Read more continue reading

Alternatives dominate new managed investment product registrations  

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Alternative products were the most popular type of managed investment product registered in the last financial year, according to analysis of product attributes by APIR Systems. APIR identifies, codes and... Read more continue reading

Super funds start new financial year with a bounce

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After a disappointing end to FY22, super funds kicked off the new financial year in style with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) surging 3.1% in... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie Australia launches ‘Active Insights’ strategy with a focus on fundamental analysis 

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Active equity manager, Martin Currie Australia, part of the Franklin Templeton group, has launched the Martin Currie Australia Active Insights strategy. The Active Insights strategy uses a unique process to capture outperformance through fundamental... Read more continue reading