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Super funds extend poor disclosure to ESG holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2021
... holdings. There is a "big opportunity" in funds being transparent in the ESG assets they invest in, he said, adding that the industry should not be taking a back seat but leading.

Magellan to move to higher tax rate

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2021
... March 12 this year, the Treasury announced its intention to amend OBU in 2022-23. However, it said it would "consult with industry on alternative measures to support the industry". Magellan's FY21 results yesterday noted the change in law. "Once abolished ...

The other side of the ETP growth story

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... minutes and knowing the price instantly," he explained. Although, he added, product distribution is in a state of flux industry-wide at the moment." "Unlisted unit trusts won't disappear, but it is my belief that they will diminish," Dyall said. His ...

Retirement income framework on track: Frydenberg

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
... said the government is currently consulting on several issues, such as how longevity risk should be managed with the industry but made it clear that improving the living standards of retirees is a key priority. Despite minor challenges, Frydenberg put ...

Investors going in blind: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021
... new Australian registered users in 2020 compared to the year prior. This is consistent with the exchange-traded fund industry as the BetaShares Australian ETF Review for year end 2020 revealed the industry grew to $95.2 billion, up from $62 billion at ...

Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative launches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... the work that's required as set out in the roadmap." The sustainable finance body will not duplicate the work of other industry bodies such as the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, the Australian Banking Association, the Insurance Council ...

Proposed changes ahead for APRA's heatmaps

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... by 1 July 2021. Furthermore, she went on to explain the heatmap has been a "game changer" for transparency across the industry as more than 40% of MySuper members have had fees reduced since December. "The flip side, however, is that inaction, or inadequate ...

Super Recruiters announces chair

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... chair of Super Recruiters, Doyle will provide her expertise to assist human resource leaders within the wealth management industry to refine recruitment management. Super Recruiters executive director Sally Humphris said: "Cathy brings a wealth of HR ...

Complaints abound during COVID-19: AFCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... superannuation from June to September. During the forum Untersteiner also discussed AFCA's view of the challenges facing the industry and how data can be used to help financial firms see current trends so that they can address problems and reduce complaints. ...

SISFA relaunches membership to SMSF trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... to protect their nest eggs. "The financial services sector has taken them for granted and often only taken their own industry agendas to regulators," he said. "They have not ignored trustees but rather thought that their agenda would also cover the needs ...