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'Critical shortcomings' demand urgent action from trustees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole has sounded the alarm on gaps in superannuation trustees' plans to assist the "tidal wave of fund members" heading toward retirement. At the Australian Financial Review's Super and Wealth Summit today, Cole outlined ...

Fidelity finds key barriers in Australian estate planning

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... ensure their financial legacy, they don't really know how to make it happen." "Many people feel the superannuation system isn't well designed to support their legacy wishes and this calls for expert support to navigate effectively." Consequently, the ...

Forager to delist Aussie LIT

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
Forager Funds Management is set to delist its Australian-listed investment trust as it continues to trade at a 15% discount to its net asset value. The Forager Australian Shares Fund (FOR) has struggled to close the 15% valuation gap over the last four ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refuted claims that the government's push to incorporate a Voice to Parliament has come at the expense of the economy. Tomorrow, millions of Australians will hit the polls and decide if a First Nations' Voice to Parliament ...

I can only apologise: PwC boss

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
PwC Australia boss Kevin Burrowes and former chief executive Luke Sayers were grilled this morning in a Senate Inquiry as fallout continues over the embattled firm's tax scandal. Emails sent by former PwC head of international tax Peter-John Collins ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
The Hamas-led attack in Israel has led to speculation on market impact and potential volatility, however, the primary concern remains the price of oil. Speaking to Financial Standard, Commonwealth Bank director of mining and energy commodities research ...

Meat industry super fund rebrands

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... year. Its Shares Option (formerly High Growth) failed the latest performance test by more than 0.50% per annum. "Our work isn't done; we believe there are more people in Australia that we can help. People in similar walks of life, with similar challenges. ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... individuals and families, and diminishes our nation," said minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney. "The current system isn't working - and we need to do things better." Elsewhere, the government is also looking to fast-track six TAFE centres ...

Don't believe inflation hype, says Pendal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
... The rate of economic growth is three times lower than it was then, the US is no longer energy dependent, and unionisation isn't as common. Ge said the way central banks operate is also different now. "Central banks today have a very explicit inflation ...

Gender parity in funds management stalls

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... want to move the dial, they need to improve the gender balance when it comes to appointing managers on new funds - and this isn't happening," the report said. As asset managers cut back on spending, the number of new funds launched has plummeted to 274 ...