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Vanguard backs current performance test

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... present, it is the only option presented that is objective, efficient, and timely to administer for both APRA and super funds and has clear consequences of failure. That's why we support maintaining the status quo - the current performance test methodology ...

Superhero introduces $2 brokerage

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... leverages technological innovations and operational efficiencies akin to those of industry heavyweights like major super funds, HUB24, and Netwealth, to deliver unparalleled value to our clients," Winters said. Superhero has 300,000 customers and $2 ...

Blockchain mining companies sued by ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... mining packages with fixed-rate returns. It said these investors were then asked to transfer their funds from regulated super funds to self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and convert them into cryptocurrency. Early investigations indicate that around 450 ...

Citi Australia managing director takes on expanded remit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2024
... role, Ashton will provide strategic oversight of Citi's engagement and support for institutional partners such as super funds, asset managers, insurers, and wealth platforms. She has over 25 years' experience in financial services, spanning banking and ...

Super funds' IDR process weak, inadequate: AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2024
Superannuation funds are increasingly flouting their internal dispute resolution (IDR) process and are not doing enough to resolve member complaints before they reach the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The complaints authority warned ...

AFCA flags legal uncertainty on SMSF wholesale test

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... must be mindful of the "legal uncertainty" that exists when applying the appropriate wholesale test on self-managed super funds (SMSF), according to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). AFCA senior ombudsman Alex Sidoti used a case study ...

Best super fund products revealed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... strength, have been named. Rainmaker Information awarded its annual "symbol of excellence" AAA Quality Rating to 48 super funds, which collectively offer 164 first-rate products. This represents a decrease from the 56 AAA-rated funds last year, a shift ...

Bitcoin investing is on the rise, but more regulation is needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... found Australia's crypto adoption was widespread, with individuals, and increasingly, sole traders, self-managed super funds (SMSF) and companies investing. Caleb & Brown said 80% of its customers belong to Gen-X or Baby Boomers, while 70% of the ...

Platypus AM appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
... 2003 to some $5 billion in assets and funds under advice on behalf of some of Australia's largest institutions and super funds." Black also welcomed Stevanovic's appointment as Adamson's replacement. "The board is delighted to announce Jelena's appointment ...

Government dawdling on paid parental leave super: Greens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... as straightforward as people might think," she said. "It's going to be paid as an annual payment in arrears to the super funds." Like many, independent senator David Pocock welcomed the proposed changes proposed in the Bill. However, he believes that ...
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