Business groups welcome ‘important signal’ of Govt’s ESG report

Business groups have welcomed the Government’s commitment to a Sustainable Finance Agenda and a consultation on a mandatory climate-related financial disclosure.

Investors can remain hopeful for more promising investment returns in 2023 with the firm removing its underweight on government bonds.

Inheritance and estate planning remains the top unmet advice need for HNW investors, according to Praemium, with less than a quarter of those who expect to receive an inheritance saying they would use an adviser.

Fixed income ETFs saw the biggest inflows in November while funds focused on Asia saw strong performance, according to BetaShares.

Financial advice data and ratings agency, Adviser Ratings, has acquired wealth data analytics firm Beddoes Institute.

The Government is today releasing a consultation paper on the development of an Australian climate risk disclosure framework which could see financial institutions required to provide greater transparency.

As the festive season approaches, now is a great time to start important family dialogues about support and care needs for ageing relatives, writes Jenneke Mills.