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The evolution of governance structures

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... something that we're always thinking about. It will really be a cost benefit decision and [whether it] is actually better for our members," he said. Kelly said a core belief of most funds is that governance makes a difference. "At Cbus there is a ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... methodologies. He said the variability in how funds value assets mean that one fund's valuation is not necessarily "better or worse" than another's. "I think what one has to rely on is the governance and the processes that they go to valuation ...

Legacy issues, business overhaul plague E&P results

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Legacy issues and ongoing structural changes continue to plague E&P Financial Group as it looks for better performance under the new chief executive in FY2024. The ASX-listed firm reported sinking revenues and profits in the last financial year of $167.1 ...

IGR to spark fresh retirement income consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... do not qualify for a pension. "While super is still maturing, it is beginning to live up to its promise of delivering a better standing of living in retirement and removing the burden of paying for it by taxing our children and grandchildren," concluded ...

Former Morningstar executive in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... his part, Murphy said he is keen to build "an innovative" research ratings business and had often talked about doing a better job with Lioutas. "Now we have the chance to act on that belief and put it into practice for both our existing and prospective ...

Corporate fund inks deal with Link

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... experience." Meanwhile, ANZ Staff Superannuation senior manager Paul Rosam said the decision to appoint Link would deliver better experience and support for its members. "I am really excited to announce that we've entered into an agreement to transition ...

Women less confident to retire: Vanguard

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... she said. Besides earning more money, which both genders reported as being a main driver of retirement preparedness, a better understanding of how much will be enough was cited by a high proportion of respondents. More women think that ongoing guidance ...

Perpetual restructures asset management leadership, regional chiefs exit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... driving returns from the investments we have made in recent years, while also simplifying our business to build a stronger, better Perpetual." "In asset management, the operating environment is expected to continue to be challenging with investor caution ...

Bravura hires global head of product

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2023
... extensive financial services experience which will help him identify customer pain points and "how Bravura products can better meet their strategic goals in the wealth management and funds administration space." "Our clients are looking to us to help ...

Super tax concessions cost less than future Age Pension savings: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... be taxed. Mercer senior partner David Knox noted that for median income earners, superannuation tax concessions lead to better financial security in retirement. "In respect of median income earners is that the current superannuation taxation and Age ...