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InvestorDaily The deputy CIO of Australian Ethical has expressed his views on greenwashing, greenhushing, and recent developments in the regulatory space. The recent trend of firms quietly hiding their climate goals to avoid scrutiny has been described as “counterproductive” by Australian Ethical deputy chief investment officer John Woods. In Australia, the trend of “greenhushing” has […]

ifa Colonial First State (CFS) has announced the appointment of a new group chief executive officer, who will join the company in the new year. CFS said that after an “extensive global search”, it has appointed Clive van Horen as its group CEO, commencing on 15 January 2024. Mr van Horen was most recently CEO […]

Waking up to the sound of an alarm, sliding on a freshly ironed business shirt and checking your emails over a hot cup of coffee is a typical 2023 way to start a day in the world of banking. Have you wondered what a career in banking was like in the 1950’s, or what it […]

Technology, innovation, changing customer expectations, alternate working arrangements and evolving regulations are among the driving forces that are reshaping the banking industry. The presence of a fast-paced and changing working environment is putting the skills of the industry to the test. While banks are looking to capitalise on opportunities and drive growth, individuals are seeking […]

Expanding the Scope of Intra-Fund Advice Australia is home to some of the world’s biggest super funds including AustralianSuper and Australian Retirement Trust. With this in mind, the Australian government has decided to adopt 14 of the 22 recommendations outlined in Michelle Levy’s report following the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). The aim is to make advice accessible and affordable by allowing […]

Investment Magazine Australian pension funds are staying bullish on real estate investments despite a daunting commercial property market, as less-traditional opportunities that favour their long-term investment horizons open up. Most profit-for-member funds plan to either maintain or lift the size of their property portfolio even as they forecast negative returns from the sector for a […]