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Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... anticipates sticking with existing asset allocations. "We do expect the defensive components of our portfolios to likely perform better than they have over the last two years, but we also will be retaining equity exposure at similar levels," he said. ...

Super fund satisfaction improves: Roy Morgan

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... industry. "For those larger and more complex superannuation funds to maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction and better investment returns will be more important than ever before," she said.

TAL appoints chief claims officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... continued investment in digital-first claims services and our people, will continue to make the end-to-end claims experience better, faster and simpler for our customers." Croft said she looks "forward to working with the claims team to deliver even ...

Emerging markets well placed for 2024

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... doubtful global investors, and attractive valuations, makes emerging market debt the most asymmetric asset class to embrace better days for global fixed income, which should continue to perform healthily in 2024," he said.

Advisers urged to check ASIC registration status

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... financial advisers who are still not registered with ASIC. Under the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Act 2021, all relevant providers must be registered with ASIC to provide personal financial advice to retail ...

KKR rolls out alternatives education solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
KKR has launched a digital education platform to help financial advisers and individual investors better understand the alternatives landscape. The KKR Alternatives Unlocked platform offers macroeconomic insights, investment perspectives and educational ...

Super viewed as lifeboat by Aussies: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
While experiencing financial strain today, most Australians are confident there's better times ahead because of their superannuation savings. An Essential Research survey of 1151 people, commissioned by the Super Members Council (SMC) in November, found ...

Stake names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
... believe it's time to bring in new leadership that can take us to the next level." "Jon shares our passion for encouraging better financial customer outcomes, plus an outstanding track record in scaling large financial services businesses. He's had an ...

New global retirement unit at T. Rowe Price

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... Retirement Strategy Team will bring the full weight of the firm's resources, expertise, and product innovations to better serve clients and the industry," it said. The new team reports into the had of global distribution Dee Sawyer, who said it brings ...

AFCA reports unprecedented complaint spike

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2024
... investments and advice, and superannuation. "We need to see a downward trend in complaints overall, with financial firms working better to support their customers and to address complaints quickly and efficiently in-house," Locke said. "We believe many ...