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17 January 2018 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

The myth of ‘fossil fuel free’ investment

Simply divesting from fossil fuels “doesn’t achieve anything”, and funds that claim to be “fossil fuel free” are being a little disingenuous, says ...

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Financial inclusion could unlock US$200bn: EY

The global banking sector could boost its revenues by US$200 billion by servicing “underbanked” citizens of emerging countries, according to a new ...

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Fundies 'fooling' industry with down-market fees

Outperformance fees demanded by fund managers in low-return markets are an unfair flaw in the financial system, says veteran US institutional investor ...

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Investors demanding diversification: report

The vast majority of investors acknowledge the need to diversify their portfolio, according to a new report – but they are unsure about how to go ...

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Yellow Brick Road signs deal with Suncorp

Diversified financial services group Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has agreed to distribute general insurance products offered by Suncorp’s Vero

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Gold may be ‘surprise performer’: BNY Mellon

Shifting monetary policy trends from central banks will come with “profound risks” – and gold may be the answer to hedging them, says BNY Mellon

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Industry funds continue to outperform retail funds

The financial performance of industry funds has outpaced retail funds for the third month in a row after trailing behind for the seven months prior, ...

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Warren Buffett hints at succession plan

The ‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett has appointed two of his key allies to the board of Berkshire Hathaway in a move that may have long-term ...

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Deloitte tips ‘record’ funds management M&A

  Mergers between global asset management firms are likely to accelerate throughout 2018 as low-cost passive strategies continue to put pressure on ...

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High household debt could ‘drag’ economy

Elevated levels of household debt may trigger a slowdown in the Australian economy, says Moody’s Investor Service. Australian households appear ...

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