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Funding for housing to decrease

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
The government announced it would increase funding in housing and community amenities by 32.2% in 2020-21, but will then reduce that spending by 35.5% by 2023-24. It said the decrease will be primarily driven by the ending of the COVID-era HomeBuilder ...

Calls for aged care overhaul

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... and be assisted to make informed choices," Duckett said. "Older Australians would be better able to participate in the community and fulfil their goals and aspirations. This would then, over time, reshape the system to better meet the desires and aspirations ...

CountPlus member firm makes acquisition

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020
... alignment between the two firms. "Not only close geographically, each business has a strong reputation in their respective community. The firm's share similar values based on delivering exceptional client-focused advice," he said. Cooper Reeves managing ...

Super-backed company develops COVID treatment

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2020
... to medical research through its investments with Brandon Capital. "HESTA members work at the frontline to protect the community from COVID-19 and I'm incredibly proud that our investment in cutting-edge innovation like this could help keep them safe," ...

Advisers shift to ETFs from active managers: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020
... fund managers is contributing to the shift to ETFs, as well an increased awareness of ETFs in the financial services community," Neiron said. "At the same time, we are seeing financial advisers turn away from more expensive actively managed funds." The ...

No evidence lower SG will result in higher wages: ACTU summit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
... increase if the rise is ditched. "This is cruel. This is the result of cruel and unfair policies being imposed upon the community," he said. "If you're getting 15.6% and have had no reduction in your wages or work you cannot say that to the community ...

More clarity on life insurance best interest duty needed: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... doctors and financial advisers. The taskforce said it hopes to achieve stable prices, sustainable outcomes for insurers, community confidence and product features, underwriting and claims practices that promote closer alignment between consumers and ...

Lifespan adds MDAs to BT Panorama

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... with the option to blend tactical asset allocation. "We're looking to boost the availability of MDAs to the adviser community, as advice business and adviser use of managed accounts and portfolios increases. Adding 30 of our model portfolios to one of ...

CSIRO contractor in crypto scam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2020
... supercomputers equated to $76,000. On Friday he was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment to be served by way of an intensive community order which includes 300 hours of community service. "The AFP commends the prompt actions of CSIRO in identifying this ...

Melbourne boutique raising $70m for new fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... executive Daniel Madhavan said. "Vibrant businesses can grow while respecting the earth and contributing to our society. Our community of investors has already funded solar farms, green buildings, and the startup years of mission-driven businesses. We're ...