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LNP halts push for SG rise

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2020
The Prime Minister said he is very aware of issues with the legislated increase to the superannuation guarantee, saying things have changed since it was decided upon, while Senator Jane Hume said she is ambivalent on the issue. Speaking at a press conference ...

Praemium shows growth in crisis

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020
... promising results in FY20." Ohanessian added the company's prospects for growth are exciting as more advisers are becoming aware of Praemium's capabilities its managed accounts platform can provide.

Advisers bolt to cash, gold

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020
... clients, relative to the returns that are available on platforms and relative to term deposits," he said. "Advisers are now aware that AAA is offering a better alternative and when the interest rates are as low as they are at the moment, every basis ...

ASIC puts investment managers on notice over valuations

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2020
... reminding entities to ensure that the valuations of illiquid assets are regular and reasonably current. The regulator said it is aware that valuations of illiquid assets have been challenging in this economic environment and it is actively monitoring ...

Sydney Aussie equities manager trims fees

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020
... advantage," Millner said. "We valued their feedback, spoke to our service providers and have reduced our fee. We're aware of the current environment and are nimble, it only took three days to launch and amended PDS [product disclosure statement]. ...

Cyber criminals jump on ERS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2020
Reports of cybercrime increased significantly after the government announced the Early Release of Superannuation (ERS) and JobKeeper schemes, according to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. ACCC chair Rod Simms told the joint committee ...

Life insurance at tipping point: Industry leaders

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020
Life insurance leaders have pushed for immediate and authentic change, lest current legacy business models and products hinder the growth and sustainability of the industry. Speaking at the Financial Services Council's (FSC) 2020 Life Insurance ...

Another merger at First State Super

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... while our members nationally will benefit from extended hours of support." At $125 billion, First State (soon to renamed Aware Super, in September) will be the second largest superannuation fund after AustralianSuper. WA Super, which is the default fund ...

UK pension fund to go net zero

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... National Employment Savings Trust, known as NEST, will immediately shift close to half of its entire portfolio to climate aware strategies and begin divesting from companies involved in thermal coal, oil sands and arctic drilling. NEST, home to more ...

Bond investor sues Australian government

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
A 23 year old woman is suing the Australian government, claiming climate change risk was not disclosed properly when she invested in exchange traded bonds. Kathleen (Katta) O'Donnell is being represented by Equity Generation Lawyers principal David ...