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Interest rate hikes are working: Bullock

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... Melbourne this morning, Bullock hailed monetary policy as a necessary yet "blunt tool" that stings the cash flow of Australians but is doing its job of keeping inflation down. "[Monetary] policy doesn't just operate through the cash flow channel ...

Product modernisation will strengthen retirement outcomes: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
... consumers having $16 billion more in their retirement by 2050, delivering $21 billion in additional retirement income for Australians." According to the report, an individual aged 40 with a current balance of $80,000 could have an additional $198,676 ...

Government consults on reforms to merger rules

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
... want mergers to drive improvements in productivity, to put downward pressure on prices and to deliver more choice for Australians dealing with cost-of-living pressures," the joint release explained. "International evidence suggests current merger rules ...

Allianz Retire+ heavyweight jumps ship

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... investment watchdogs. The regulators have warned of a crackdown if superannuation funds don't do more to help Australians achieve a secure and dignified retirement. Hence, the loss of a specialist like Thornton is a blow to the industry. While at ...

Aussie investors optimistic about returns

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... Study 2023. Conducted between May 26 and July 31, the study surveyed over 23,950 investors worldwide, including 1000 Australians. Despite the challenging investment landscape, 72% of Australians anticipate higher returns in the next 12 months compared ...

Objective of super bill lands in parliament

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... bill in Parliament to legislate an objective of superannuation, aimed at securing a dignified retirement for more Australians. The Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023, which was introduced to Parliament yesterday, defines the objective of super as "to ...

Rest hires policy lead from HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... public policy engagements and activity." For his part, Burgio said: "Our superannuation system should work for all Australians. Rest uniquely represents more than a million members under the age of 30 and one million women, and I look forward to working ...

E&P settles class action for $16m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... Resort (CSLR). Former chief Dixon stepped down in mid-2019 amid the controversy surrounding ASX-listed URF. URF enabled Australians to invest in the US residential property market, namely in New York City and surrounding areas. Its performance began ...

ASIC to crack down on superannuation misconduct

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... interests of members in the superannuation sector is part of our continuing work to make the financial system fair for all Australians." ASIC detailing its intensified enforcement efforts follows closely on the heels of action taken against HESTA over ...

HUB24 unveils new offering for lower balance clients

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... guidance to help advisers build better portfolios for their end clients," Giles said. "Ultimately, it gives everyday Australians access to institutional-quality portfolios that best meet their desired investment goals." Discover is the second new offering ...