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Super fund fees exploit Australians' low financial literacy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... the fees they're being charged, in a way that allows them to compare 'apples with apples' so they can make informed decisions," he said. Although 83% of Australians agree that superannuation is an important investment for them and will play ...

Vanguard to pay $13m in greenwashing case brought by ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... unintentional. Vanguard acknowledges the importance of accurate product and marketing information in helping consumers to make informed investment decisions." Meantime, ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said it is essential that companies do not misrepresent ...

Nature now a fiduciary duty and financial risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... "The reforms must ensure cultural heritage protection including intangible heritage that is inclusive of Free, Prior and Informed Consent for First Nations peoples." The importance of human rights in biodiversity strategy is also emphasized by the IGCC ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... wanted to do anything to discourage people from taking genetic tests and accessing the information they need to make informed choices about their health," she said. "Australia's life insurers put in place an industry standard back in 2019 to control ...

Help on the way for hidden supply chain slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... at any subsequent tier, a product of modern slavery," OASC senior Legal and Policy Officer, Lucy Forbes, said during INFORMED 365's discussion around supply chain risk management. Entities should take care to ensure they are complying with their statutory ...

Regulator hones in on greenwash as climate laws tighten

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... greenwashing will restore trust. "Investors and consumers are entitled to accurate and reliable information so they can make informed and confident investment decisions. Greenwashing claims mislead investors and consumers and undermines confidence. "Where ...

Prime role for AI in impact decisions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... director Adam Randall, and non-executive director, sustainability and impact, Désirée Lucchese. "There are few people as informed about the latest state of AI developments and its level of adoption in financial services, who have also sat in the shoes ...

Podcast: First Nations cultural heritage and FPIC with Rachel Perkins and Anirudha (Anu) Nagar

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... show to discuss legislation, risk, best practice, storytelling as a tool for change, and the concept of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). Australia has a crucial responsibility to protect and respect First Nations cultural heritage; there are ...

Clean energy trends are "unstoppable"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... market seismologists, monitoring every danger zone and anticipating every aftershock before taking their next step. But informed awareness of the risks and opportunities shaping the current landscape may help them avoid cracks - and protect their portfolio's ...

Standards boards unite for global rollout

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... fact that not even a year after our endorsement and call to action, so many jurisdictions are seeking to adopt or be informed by the ISSB standards." However, there is a need for speed in translating the standards into different languages, IOSCO growth ...