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Pandemic, protests underscore socially responsible investing
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Pandemic, protests underscore socially responsible investing
How companies treat their workers, customers and communities is becoming as important as their approach to environmental concerns.  
Emma Rapaport | 16 June 2020
Challenger bolstered by rising offshore demand
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Challenger bolstered by rising offshore demand
A Japanese sales bonanza and rapid returns from Challenger's UK pensions business have improved Morningstar's outlook for Australia's largest...
Glenn Freeman | 17 February 2020
Westpac forges place in Morningstar Best Ideas list
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Westpac forges place in Morningstar Best Ideas list
Despite the brand damage of the money-laundering scandal, the big four bank has an upbeat outlook and joins Twinkie-maker Hostess among the top...
Lex Hall | 02 December 2019
Earnings bright side for Westpac
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Earnings bright side for Westpac
Westpac has endured one of the most torrid weeks in its 200-year history but there's an upside, says Morningstar banking analyst Nathan Zaia.
Lex Hall | 28 November 2019
Westpac earnings tipped to recover despite exec cull
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Westpac earnings tipped to recover despite exec cull
Australia’s second largest bank remains undervalued and its earnings will recover despite the fallout from the money-laundering and child...
Lex Hall | 27 November 2019
Westpac stripped of top stewardship rating
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Westpac stripped of top stewardship rating
The downgrade means none of Australia’s big four banks carries an Exemplary rating.
Lex Hall | 21 November 2019
Banks, whistleblowers and the Hayne inquiry
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Banks, whistleblowers and the Hayne inquiry
Investigative journalist and author Adele Ferguson discusses the banking royal commission outcome and whether shareholders should have a bigger role...
Glenn Freeman | 19 November 2019
CBA returns to growth following ravages of remediation
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CBA returns to growth following ravages of remediation
Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia has left his $80 fair value estimate for Commonwealth Bank intact and says the bank’s dividend remains...
Lex Hall with AAP | 13 November 2019
How Banking Bad exposed CommInsure conduct
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How Banking Bad exposed CommInsure conduct
The charges laid against CommInsure today stem from Adele Ferguson's damning expose on misconduct in the financial services industry, writes Lex Hall.
Lex Hall | 04 October 2019
Looking back at the banks and the best CEOs
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Looking back at the banks and the best CEOs
In this Ask the Expert special, David Ellis reflects on his time covering the banking sector, how lenders began to but profits before customers, and...
Lex Hall | 15 August 2019