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Funds management

Unprofitable firms to be treated harshly in rising rate environment

Investors will become more impatient and give unprofitable firms less leeway when it comes to achieving financial results in a rising rate environment, according to Redpo...

Funds management

BHP/Woodside merger against ESG principles

The potential merger of BHP and Woodside’s oil and gas divisions would create Australia’s largest energy manager but a focus on fossil fuels is out of touch with global E...

Expert Analysis

Unique opportunity for income-seeking retirees

While those in need of income may be facing headwinds as a result of the interest rate cut, opportunities still exist, writes Scott Kelly....

Funds management

Are ESG funds doing enough to support renewables?

Although climate change is one of the main drivers for ethical investing, there are not a lot of funds investing in renewables and alternative energy. ...

Funds management

Demand for Australian iron ore boosts resources stocks

The resources sector has been a beneficiary of ongoing geopolitical tensions along with increased infrastructure spending, according to Ausbil....

Funds management

Australian dividends 3.3% down

While global dividends rose to new record in 2019, Australia had a difficult year with dividends falling 3.3%....

Funds management

AFIC profits rise 45 per cent

Australian Foundation Investment Company has seen profits rise by 45 per cent in 2019 to more than $400 million, as a result of ‘several one-off factors’. ...