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Government to amend transfer balance cap laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... amendments will apply retrospectively from 1 July 2017. Heffron SMSF Solutions managing director Meg Heffron told Financial Standard that the government's announcement was "very welcome news," adding that several of her clients with defined benefit pensions ...

Institutions must come to the table now: First Australians Capital

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... businesses that are not only sustainable and growing but also have limited ability to access capital. Speaking to Financial Standard Saulo explained FAC has a goal to leverage $1 billion by 2031. "The return profile is 1.7%. The reason why it's quite ...

EG grows private wealth strategy

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... Capital in an aim to further diversify the portfolio of high-net-worth (HNW) investors. As recently reported by Financial Standard, Australia's private credit boom shows no signs of slowing down, as fund managers swoop in on the opportunities a rapidly ...

Alternative assets are the way forward: Forum

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... involves incorporating alternative investments, says abrdn investment director Raf Choudhury. Choudhury told the Financial Standard Best Practice Forum on Retirement Income in Melbourne today that when it comes to portfolio construction, it's useful ...

Betashares launches investment platform, targets retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... referral program to link investors with more complex needs to advisers, which "will be added" in the future. Financial Standard understands that Betashares is actively engaging with advisers, seeking their feedback on the referral program, and gaining ...

ASIC loses case against Diversa

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... importance of risk management when dealing with third-party providers and others." Meantime, in a statement to Financial Standard, Diversa said it welcomed the judgment. "Differences of opinion occur from time to time, however Diversa recognises the ...

Calls for paid menopause leave gather momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... workers need more support than others to participate equally," FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano told Financial Standard. "Paid menopause and menstrual leave allows workers who suffer severe symptoms the support they need to participate in the workforce ...

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

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... billions of dollars we invest each year in closing the gap. It has focused us, not distracted us." Speaking to Financial Standard independent economist Nicki Hutley said she doesn't buy the argument that the Voice has diverted the government's ...

Super tax change to impact SMSF members: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... will be applied to future earnings for superannuation balances above $3 million. As previously reported by Financial Standard, the proposed changes are housed under two draft legislations - Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) ...

Private credit boom sweeps Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... equity cushions. This type of risk profile is currently offering an unlevered yield of 11%-12%," Clarke told Financial Standard. While there is currently less volume in terms of transactions, Clarke admits, the credit quality of the deals, however, is ...