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SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association is urging the wealth management sector to embrace learning opportunities at this year's National Conference, particularly as major reforms such as the $3 million superannuation tax changes loom. The SMSFA will host its flagship ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... members it divested its Russian investments when it did not do so. Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN's top court, will issue a ruling on Ukraine accusing Russia of falsely claiming that the former was committing genocide to ...

Treasury details winners from tax concessions on super contributions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... rate on contributions exceeding the threshold. This structure resulted in significant benefits for high earners, with the top income decile receiving 30% of the total benefits, Treasury said. Conversely, individuals in the lowest income brackets, often ...

Hyperion leads as top Australian shares fund manager: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... was the ECP Asset Management All Cap strategy and the Smallco Broadcap fund, returning 23.6% and 22.9%, respectively. The top rankings were rounded out by the Selector High Conviction Equity Fund with a 22.2% return, Platypus Australian Equities at 21.9% ...

Treasury promises flexibility to adviser qualifications

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... financial planning," he said. Evans added that extra studies and paying more for the adviser exam come at significant expense on top of what it costs firms to sponsor a Professional Year candidate. "Any way we can simplify the pathways to a career in ...

ETFs reigned supreme in 2023: Superhero

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
New insights from Superhero show the total trading volume of the top five most-traded ETFs on Superhero overshadowing that of both the top 10 listed companies in Australia and the US. According to Superhero's annual Year in Trades Review report, nearly ...

Industry leaders celebrate Australia Day honours

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... 2024 Honours List, recognised for services in their respected fields and to the community. Some 1042 Australians received top honours across several categories. The award has four levels: Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Officer of the Order ...

Aware Super, ART hire member service heads

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
The market was caught by surprise when two of Australia's top customer service executives changed jobs. Australian Retirement Trust head of member services Jessica Rix has landed at Aware Super in a similar role. Rix has spent two years at the country's ...

Betashares leads Australian ETF net flows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
Betashares claimed top spot in net flows among Australian ETF issuers in 2023, amassing net inflows of $5.6 billion, outstripping industry giants iShares and Vanguard. Separately, Betashares announced that two of its flagship equity funds, the Betashares ...

Albanese set to overhaul Stage 3 tax cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... initially promised. The current tax-free threshold which stands at $18,200 is due to increase but at an unconfirmed amount. The top tax bracket will remain at $180,000. Those making more than this will be slapped with a 45% tax rate. The Morrison government ...