Plato achieves ‘Net Zero Now’ with launch of new global equities strategy

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In a first for the Australian funds management industry, Plato Investment Management has launched a global equities fund, managed with a net zero carbon footprint without the use of costly... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors widens 2022 sustainability expectations for the companies it invests in

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva PLC, expects the companies it invests in to deliver tangible and transparent progress on a wider definition of sustainability in 2022.... Read more continue reading

ATO shoots itself in the foot: tax return must be signed by Administrator

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The ATO refuses to accept a tax return from an intestate deceased estate unless it is signed by the Administrator of the estate. But what if there is no Administrator?... Read more continue reading

Global and local market outlook positive but COVID-19 uncertainty remains

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The first half of 2022 will continue to be an uncertain time for markets as the full impact of the Omicron variant makes its mark on the Australian economy –... Read more continue reading

Super funds deliver $400 billion windfall to members in 2021

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Super fund performance continued to recover over the second half of 2021, with results for the 2021 calendar year indicating member accounts are likely to receive a windfall of over... Read more continue reading

Share market falls – seven things for investors to keep in mind

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Key points Share markets have fallen in recent weeks on the back of worries about inflation, monetary tightening, the Omicron disruption and the rising risk of a Russian invasion of... Read more continue reading

The Australian Way – roadmap to Net Zero emissions by 2050

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The Australian Government recently released its plan to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050, finally joining the long list of countries already committed to achieving this target by 2050 or... Read more continue reading

Transition to Retirement

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As increasing numbers of baby boomers approach retirement, the demand for retirement advice will increase. This article, sponsored by Russell Investments, examines the importance of sound pre-retirement planning and the... Read more continue reading

Is the ‘E’ or the ‘S’ more important?

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Sustainable investing has become mainstream, but it’s not a perfect science, with many challenges that practitioners must face. In the first of our new series of SI Dilemmas, Rachel Whittaker,... Read more continue reading

Global equities – reflation, duration and salvation

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Reflation In the last quarter of 2021, inflation was definitely the topic du jour; however, inflation is only one third of the reflation story. Reflation is important, because it will... Read more continue reading