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Crescent Wealth to merge into Russell Investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
Crescent Wealth Superannuation will shut down next month; its members will be moved to the new 'Salaam' division of Russell Investments Master Trust. Following a review by Equity Trustees, the trustee for Crescent Wealth's super fund, an ...

Institutional investors eye increased exposure to Vietnam

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... will pave the way for billions of pounds to pour into Vietnam's capital markets." Dragon Capital noted the Vietnamese government's 2030 Stock Market Development Strategy, approved in 2023, targets a market capitalisation of 120% of GDP, doubling the ...

Fund managers nervously await 'golden visa' reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
Fund managers that rely on "golden visas" to attract rich investors are waiting with bated breath as the government overhauls Australia's "broken" migration system. Recently, Home Affairs minister Clare O'Neill froze the ability of fund managers' ...

FSC expands financial advice membership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... he looks forward to contributing to a strong, unified industry voice that ensures reform remains a priority for the government. The FSC also appointed Australian Unity chief executive for wealth and capital markets Esther Kerr and J.P. Morgan Asset Management ...

Proposed super tax obfuscates legacy pensions rules: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... make the valuation of pension reserves and allocations to members a whole lot more complex and we are calling on the Government to adopt a wholistic approach in managing reserves, that avoids non sensical tax stacking," he said. "An amnesty will help ...

Actuaries Institute proposes new performance test measure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
... platform products, up from the current $50,000, as member balances grow. Additionally, the Institute called on the government to consider a greater role for trustees and the APRA in how areas of choice option underperformance are understood and rectified. ...

Auditors lambast mandatory climate reporting requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
Almost 90% of surveyed auditors do not support the government's requirements to implement mandatory climate reporting and assurance on private companies, not-for-profits and companies limited by guarantee, according to a new survey. The survey was conducted ...

South Australia recognised as 'economic leader'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2024
... to pass South Australia" to attain top spot in coming quarters. South Australian treasurer Stephen Mulligan said the government has worked hard to strengthen the economy and that the report was proof of getting results. "South Australia's job market ...

Australia's budget position ranks second among G20 nations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... Treasurer Jim Chalmers and minister for finance Katy Gallagher said the "remarkable improvement" was a testament to the government's responsible approach to budget management. "Our responsible management is ensuring that fiscal policy is taking the pressure ...

TCorp promotes three to lead roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... relationship management of TCorp's investment clients. The three executives will report to TCorp general manager of government and client relationships Roland Stephens. Stephens said the appointments aim to strengthen the client relations team which ...