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Viridian launches new specialist division amid acquisition drive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... equity ownership plan. It believes this expansion will allow it to reach thousands more Australians at a time when the advice gap is widening. However, Calder clarified that Viridian's growth strategy isn't dictated by a set acquisition target but alignment ...

Life Sherpa rolls out investment solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023
... goals - who are unable to afford full financial advice. The successful deployment of technology into advice can bridge this gap and create the future customers of full financial advice," Scully said. "We're talking about people who are clear on what ...

Most trustees pass Canva valuation test: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
Most superannuation funds are appropriately valuing their investments in Canva, according to APRA, which used its high-profile and whipsaw valuation in 2022 to see if they are abiding by its unlisted asset valuation requirements. Canva was at the forefront ...

Government consults on superannuation objective laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... systemic issues, such as including superannuation contributions on government paid parental leave to help close the gender gap." The government is seeking feedback on the draft bill, including legislation, consequential and transitional provisions, and ...

Rest closes investment options, shifts allocations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... receiving super for every hour they work as a result of the change." Further, the policy change is expected to narrow the gender gap in superannuation balances, which currently stands at 26% for Rest members aged 60 to 64. "Coupled with the introduction ...

Former Morningstar executive in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... quantity of research," he said. "The strong growth of Insight's business has created the perfect opportunity to target this gap in the research market and expand our service offering to our existing clients while creating capacity for additional ...

Unemployment rate rises as gender wage gap narrows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
... to 4.5% by mid-2024, aligning with expectations of decelerating GDP growth. In another development, Australia's gender wage gap is experiencing a historic narrowing. ABS data reveals that the gender wage gap has shrunk to its smallest ever, with female ...

MLC Life backs adviser platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... and assistance necessary to thrive in the realm of risk insurance guidance. Fabris said he has a passion for bridging the gap in risk advice and supporting advisers in their quest to deliver genuine value and best practices to their clients. "Our vision ...

ASX-listed firms partner for financial education

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... the available information because it is difficult to apply to your own specific circumstances. Financial advisers fill that gap but rising costs and compliance have taken this option away from many people." According to ASIC estimates, some 33% of young ...

Hejaz debuts Australia's first Islamic pension product

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... employees have access to ethical superannuation options." Indicative of a broader issue, there's been a long-standing gap in servicing the Australian Muslim community's financial needs. Individuals often maintain Sharia-compliant investments ...