Super funds score poorly on public-focused writing
/Analysis performed by Ethos CRS has found Australian superannuation funds scored an average of 45 out of 100 for member-facing documentation, leaving plenty of room for improvement.
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/Study finds half global fossil fuel assets may be worthless by 2036
Ageism rife in Australia, research says, and nobody knows what to do about it
U.S. Core Quarterly and Monthly Reports - September 2021 Highlights
/US fund filings dropped a little, with 63 new funds registered, including five new blockchain-related funds.
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/CBA pleads guilty for credit insurance criminal acts
APRA assessing risk culture at 60 companies
Centurion Wealth Advisors sues AMP for breach of contract
FASEA financial adviser exam pass rate just 65% in September
IAG responds to ASIC court case
Risk People Update
/FSC appoints director
New senior ombudsman roles created at AFCA
Financial Standard publishes 50 most influential financial adviser list
ANZIIF 2021 Australian Insurance Industry Award winners announced
Risk Company Update
/Deakin and FS partner for financial education
Count Financial adds Serendipity Wealth Advisors to business
MetLife launches adviser support platform, updates products
Class enters Scheme of Arrangement with HUB24
CountPlus buys Accurium from Challenger
Global ETF FlowWatch - August 2021 Highlights
/ETF net flows worldwide accumulated $68 billion in net flows during August 2021 amid continued expansion of the stock market.
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/The U.S. led with US$104 billion in net flows, followed by Local Asia and Cross-Border, with US$48 billion and US$46 billion, respectively.
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/The September total was the lowest that active funds have brought in any month of 2021, while index fund flows also slipped during September.
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/Australian Ethical launches high conviction wholesale fund
ETF Securities launches Fintech & Blockchain ETF on Chi-X
BetaShares announces Crypto Innovators ETF
Fund People Update
/BlackRock welcomes head of wealth APAC
Rest Super appoints responsible investment manager
Funds SA appoints director
UBS appoints country head for Australia and New Zealand
State Street welcomes head of Australia
Aviva Investors appoints head of credit
AustralianSuper welcomes head of risk
Aware Super appoints deputy CIO
Fund Company Update
/TWUSUPER-EISS merger update: no dice
Fund Regulatory Update
/CFS to pay $20m for misleading communication with super members
Australian and New Zealand ESG Update
/Climate Vulnerability Assessments due from big banks in late 2021
CFA Societies Australia launches ESG investing certification
CBA shareholder takes bank to court over fossil fuel financing
Accountants commit to net-zero
CBA launches carbon tracking feature
ASFA aiming for net-zero by 2050
Risk Regulatory Update
/APRA finalised remuneration standard
ASIC urges CEOs to review whistleblower policies
FSC publishes financial advice white paper
FSC banning occupational exclusions in default group life cover within super
Risk People Update
/PFL Excellence Awards 2021 finalists announced
2021 FPA Awards finalists announced
ANZIIF Donna Walker Awards winners announced
Risk Company Update
/CBA rolls out abusive behaviour-detecting AI
MetLife welcomes new policy supporting staff mental health
TAL finalises acquisition of Asteron Life & Super
Fund People Update
/AustralianSuper welcomes new CRO
AMP appoints investment chief
Zurich appoints head of group insurance, pricing
Intrust Super farewells CEO
Catholic Super appoints trustee board member
Zenith appoints head of responsible investment
Mercer welcomes super services head
SSGA welcomes four new senior staff
HESTA wins Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards
Cryptocurrency Update
/Morgan Stanley increases exposure to bitcoin by 105 per cent since April
New Zealand looking into crypto
Bitcoin used to buy $500,000 car at Lloyds Auctions
ESG Research Update
/Greenpeace: New report reveals Australia’s biggest corporate greenwashers
