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CFA Institute call for feedback on new standard

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
... focus which is defined as aiming to invest in sectors, industries, or companies that are expected to benefit from long-term macro or structural ESG-related trends. Impact objective is noted as seeking to generate a positive, measurable social or environmental ...

Chief economist update: Comeback COVID

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
"One, two, Freddy's coming for you Three, four, better lock your door Five, six, grab a crucifix Seven, eight, ya better stay awake Nine, ten, he's back again." Just replace "Freddy" with "COVID" and this Nightmare on Elm Street remake of the ...

Front loaded discounts lead to worse outcomes

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2020
... PPS Mutual asserts that the poor outcomes are a result of the life insurance industry grappling with issues based on the macro socio-economic environment which has led to an aggressive chase for market share by various insurers. The report also demonstrated ...

Life insurance at tipping point: Industry leaders

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020
... challenges," she said. The industry needed to think differently to solve these problems, she said. "I don't think there is a macro solution; I don't think we need change to the Life Act, I don't think we need to change advice models," Beer ...

IOOF increases FUMA, lifts remediation costs

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... requests totalling approximately $743 million. Mota said the COVID-19 environment sparked client concern and uncertainty around macro-economic conditions. "Our advisers are seeing first-hand client concern and uncertainty around macro-economic conditions. ...

Investment strategies need to change: GSFM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2020
... Miller said the world has hit an inflection point when it comes to policy with "tectonic shifts" in both the regulatory and macro fronts. "Investors too, are at a crossroads. Bond yields are at historic lows, and while listed equities are not cheap there ...

Property winners, losers of COVID-19 crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
... such as life sciences, bio-medical and industrial cold storage." Despite the heavy sell off in REITs in March and several macro forces still at play, Everett believes there are still opportunities for the sophisticated investor. "Share prices remain ...

IPOs halve off the back of COVID-19

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
... challenging in the near term. "The degree to which there is a recovery in the pipeline will be heavily influenced by broader macro concerns and ongoing risk associated with the pandemic. It will be interesting to see the extent of any recovery in the ...

Mainstream funds under custody up 79%

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
... results demonstrate the resilience and quality of the administrative business. "We are pleased with the result considering the macro economic factors caused by COVID-19," he said. "It demonstrates the resilience of our business, both in geographic and ...

Opportunities in EM debt rebound: Eaton Vance

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
... debt sector, but professional due diligence is required to take advantage of them, Eaton Vance said. "Looking ahead from a macro perspective, easing monetary and fiscal policies from the world's major central banks will likely provide support for ...