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Hostplus rejects anti-competitive behaviour claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... Hostplus of asking the government to pass such laws, saying a "Bill of Attainder against Employment Hero is because they will benefit from less choice and less competition". "Hostplus don't want this to happen because they're afraid their members ...

Managed account FUM closes in on $200bn milestone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
According to the latest figures, there is now about $195 billion held in managed accounts - up $33 billion in the six months to December end. The IMAP Census of Managed Accounts FUM shows the total grew by some 20.47% in the six-month period to hit ...

MetLife chair Geoff Brunsdon retires after 13 years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... technology to help us deliver a better customer experience and manage operational risk," Nunn said. "As we do this, we will benefit from Nicola's extensive governance experience..." In addition to the new chair, MetLife announced Julie Lander, former ...

WAM Leaders, QV Equities to merge

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
WAM Leaders (ASX: WLE) is set to acquire QV Equities (ASX: QVE), about six weeks on from the former's initial announcement. In January, WAM Leaders said it intended to make an off-market takeover bid for QV Equities; associated entities already own ...

Government consults on options to improve performance test

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... encouragement of passive benchmark hugging. Another option would introduce a multi-metric framework to assess performance. A key benefit of the multi-metric approach is reducing negative behaviours like benchmark hugging, making it more inclusive for ...

Unmet financial advice needs affect millions in Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
Investment Trends research has revealed 11.8 million Australians have unmet financial advice needs, with high or unclear costs cited as the main obstacles. The research firm's latest Financial advice report indicated persistent barriers to accessing ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... it will add superannuation contributions of 12% to parental leave payments from July 2025. The measure is expected to benefit 180,000 families annually, primarily women, adding about $7000 to their nest egg per period of parental leave taken. It's ...

Government to pay super on paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... Labor is successful at the next federal election, expected to take place in May next year. The measure is expected to benefit 180,000 families annually. While available to all new parents, the payment of super on PPL will overwhelmingly benefit women ...

Rest appoints general manager, product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... leadership skills will be a fantastic addition to Rest as we work to create simple and easy products and experiences to benefit all members," she said. Tully brings more than 30 years' experience in investment management and superannuation. Most ...

Coalition appoints shadow assistant treasurer, financial services minister

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... out of reach and they will never own a home. It is unacceptable. Home ownership has an unparalleled economic and social benefit," Bragg said in accepting the portfolio. "The key determinant of success in retirement is your home ownership status, not ...