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Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... quality advice that supports investors and millions superannuation fund members is maintained." Glass Lewis, another proxy adviser, was also pleased. "We are pleased with the news that the Australian Senate voted to overturn the proxy advisor regulations ...

Oliver Wyman appoints ex-Westpac exec as special adviser

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Oliver Wyman has appointed Lyn Cobley as senior adviser, with responsibility in driving "real change in sustainability." Cobley, ex-Westpac Institutional Bank Chief Executive, will work closely with Oliver Wyman's Australia practice. "Lyn's ...

Baker McKenzie hires special counsel from industry super fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... and transactional advice to our clients. Dardamanis has 17 years of experience practising law and is a specialist SMSF adviser, a chartered tax adviser, and a member of The Tax Institute's National Superannuation Technical Committee. Baker McKenzie offers ...

Resolution Capital nab MSCI ESG exec for analyst role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Resolution Capital has hired an ESG analyst from MSCI. Morgan Ellis has joined the specialist global listed real assets investment manager from MSCI, where he was vice president, ESG research. Ellis has extensive investment research experience specialising ...

Predictions for robust investment in green transition, sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... 2021, we are still very confident that the exponential growth of sustainable finance is set to continue in 2022," says SEB adviser at climate and sustainable finance Gregor Vulturius. "In particular, we forecast that sustainable-themed bonds will continue ...

Proxy advisers assess impacts of government reform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... Sustainability understands that ACSI is still reviewing how the regulations will impact its proxy advice business. "Every proxy adviser in Australia has an unrestricted AFSL to provide general advice only for wholesale investors," said Dean Paatsch ...

Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Proxy advisers and advocacy bodies including the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have criticised new rules governing proxy advice that will commence in February 2022. Beginning 7 February, all proxy advisers must hold a financial ...

Emerging HNW seek ESG, ethical investments: Praemium

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... distribution officer Martin Morris. The report is based on a survey of 2,275 HNW investors. However, when it comes to unmet adviser need, 60% of emerging HNW investors said inheritance and estate planning is their top need, with fewer than 20% saying ...

Strong return for ESG funds, but oil ETF shines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... responsible or ethical investment practices predominated over short term investment choices. Nathan Fradley, a senior adviser for Tribeca Financial and member of the FS Power 50, noted that oil stocks in particular have rebounded from low points during ...

ESG overhaul for SSGA ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... showing that about 50% of young investors are looking for ESG ETFs and expect to invest over the next 12 months. From an adviser perspective, data released last week shows financial advisers are seeking more information in this space, and Victor says ...