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NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... retirement seek financial advice. "That means members are making big decisions about their future without access to helpful information. And it can lead to many retirees having a lower standard of living than they otherwise could have," he said. "The ...

Industry fund chief steps down

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... well-considered and forward-looking strategy in a period of industry change," Alexander said. Notably, according to Rainmaker Information, Prime Super's default investment product posted an annual return of 6.9% over a 10-year span, just shy of the ...

Future Super acquires GuildSuper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... childcare industry, also caters to the pharmacy sector. It's been a steady performer over the years, with Rainmaker Information data showing its default option, GuildSuper MySuper Lifecycle Growing ranks seventh for performance in the five years ...

'Critical shortcomings' demand urgent action from trustees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... that certain challenges are complex and require time to resolve, Cole emphasised that trustees possess ample data and information that could - and should - spur immediate action. "A process to learn more about what actions trustees have taken to address ...

Regal Partners, PM Capital confirm acquisition talks

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
... progressed," but added the caveat that no agreement has been reached, so they remain unfinished. According to Rainmaker Information, PM Capital's total funds under management sat at $2.6 billion in June. In the same month, PM Capital reported its ...

Power50: Most influential advisers named

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
... many of the advisers on this year's list are already delivering on the QAR's mission - making financial advice and information more accessible to the masses and easier to digest," Financial Standard managing editor Jamie Williamson said. "We are living ...

Adviser numbers steady, but shortfall predicted

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
... financial advisers stabilised at around 16,000 after falling 43% from its December 2018 peak, forecasting by Rainmaker Information has sought to determine whether demand for advice over the coming decade can be met. According to Rainmaker, with 16,000 ...

Life insurance complaints drop 24%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... financial year, but policyholders continue to complain about claims-handling delays and insurers peddling misleading information. According to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), the total number of complaints has fallen 24% year on ...

Super fund, insurer admin issues draw AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... to ensure compliance with notice period requirements," AFCA said. Another insurer continues to provide misleading information to non-English speaking customers. The life insurer has failed to take steps to resolve the issues dating as far back as 2009. ...

ASIC bans former PwC partner over tax scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... largest tax scandal continues to publicly unfold. The regulator said it found that Collins disclosed confidential information he obtained in his roles as a tax advisor to the Commonwealth Treasury and the Australian Board of Taxation. Accordingly, ASIC ...