Reshaping the Australian dream: post-pandemic recovery hinges on climate action

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A new report[1] from social researcher Dr. Rebecca Huntley, commissioned by Aware Super, highlights the cost of Australia’s inaction on climate change and calls for the Federal Government to add... Read more continue reading

UniSuper set to open award-winning, $95b fund

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UniSuper, the $95b fund for the higher education and research sector, has announced it will open to new members from outside the sector from July this year, giving more people... Read more continue reading

ClearBridge Investments highlights the powerful role of active managers in driving change through ESG investing

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Using approaches such as direct discussions with senior management and proxy voting, asset managers have the powerful ability to drive change in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of... Read more continue reading

Gold continues to display its versatile qualities

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Gold played a vital role for investors in 2020, providing portfolio insurance during a time of market stress, and now it is displaying its role as an effective diversifier of... Read more continue reading

Podcast 16: Are we heading for a debt trap?

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The government’s policies have been focused on spending and encouraging Australians to borrow more, driving strong credit growth. The impact of this approach is that the more indebted Australian’s are,... Read more continue reading

SMSFs and binding death benefit nominations – where is your limit?

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The superannuation environment may offer great tax efficiency in passing a member’s death benefits to their dependents, however there is a rider – the member will not have full control... Read more continue reading

QSuper launches new retirement income for life product

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A new pension product, released to members by QSuper, is designed to help retirees spend their superannuation with confidence that they won’t run out of money later in life. The... Read more continue reading

TAL’s Claims Assist extended to meet changing customer expectations

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Leading life insurance specialist, TAL, has announced its customer focused Claims Assist digital service has now been rolled out to more superannuation fund partners to help their members more easily... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton’s inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report introduces enhanced global citizenship framework and goals on ESG Investing, Environment, Diversity and Inclusion

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Franklin Templeton has launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report in recognition of the firm’s long-standing belief that being a responsible corporate citizen is vital to the long-term sustainability of... Read more continue reading

Evergreen launches Australia’s first tax-effective diversified ESG investment bond

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Leading independent investment consulting firm, Evergreen Consultants has launched a new, industry first model portfolio, the Evergreen Responsible Growth Model, designed to give advisers and investors an opportunity to invest in a tax-effective, long-term... Read more continue reading