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The Aussie wealthtech firms that are 'most innovative'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... experience. In addition to this, Lumiant formed strategic partnerships with Dennis Moseley-Williams, Concourse, and Tru Independence to expand its reach to a broader audience of advisers. "Ultimately, we want to support advisers in delivering truly transformational ...

ATO refers SMSF auditors to ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... financial statements for SMSF clients were prepared by the same firm that also conducted the audit, breaching auditor independence requirements. As a result, ASIC imposed conditions on the registration of 13 SMSF auditors and accepted voluntary cancellations ...

Retirement saving, investing daunting for women: Surveys

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
... their finances - they lag behind in salaries, they have a longer lifespan too, so they need more of that financial independence." Interestingly, Saxo's client database shows that between January and February, the number of women opening a trading ...

BlackRock bags Global Infrastructure Partners for US$12.5bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... accelerate, as governments prioritise self-sufficiency and security through increased domestic industrial capacity, energy independence, and onshoring or near-shoring of critical sectors. "Policymakers are only just beginning to implement once-in-a-generation ...

What you read in 2023

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... first time and BT Super MySuper failed for the second time. All members in Retirement Wrap were transferred to Asgard Independence Plan Division Two which, like the Panorama options, did not transfer to Mercer. 3) Retail super funds plan to merge (July ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... of Monetary Policy released by treasurer Jim Chalmers. This statement reaffirms the government's commitment to RBA independence, set out the agreed approach to meeting the board's objectives, and helps implement the RBA Review recommendations. "Consistent ...

'Should have known better': AAT tells auditor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... upheld by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). In August 2022, Janette Townshend was found to have breached independence requirements by auditing a fund where her spouse was a member and director of the trustee for six years. She had served as ...

Aussies value super but remain unprepared: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
Most Australians acknowledge the importance of superannuation in achieving financial independence, however one-third of the population feels ill-prepared to navigate unforeseen financial hurdles. According to the latest Financial Freedom study conducted ...

Pepper Money launches SMSF loan offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... the space. "SMSF lending is being embraced by a growing number of Australians as one way to have some control and independence over their financial future," he said. "The increased appetite for these loans, coupled with the lack of options for borrowers ...

ASIC bans former PwC partner over tax scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... gap-analysis to identify a firm-wide target culture focused on restoring trust. Its next commitment looks to increase the independence and effectiveness of the governance board. PwC reinforced its plan to adopt ASX guidance and appoint new staff to support ...
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