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Equip strengthens executive team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... opportunities, in addition to managing existing employer relationships. Prior to joining Equip in 2018, Yanni held roles with both Rest and LUCRF Super. The appointment is part of Equip and Catholic Super's overall goal of reaching $50 billion in ...

Results out: 13 funds fail YFYS performance test

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
Big names like Colonial First State's FirstChoice, BT Super and Christian Super are among the 13 superannuation funds that failed APRA's inaugural performance test. In all, APRA tested 76 MySuper products in this round, of which 13 failed. This ...

Financial adviser levy to drop

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021
The federal government has announced the ASIC levy paid by financial advisers will revert back to 2018/19 levels for the next two years, saving the sector at least $46 million. The levy will be restored to $1142 per adviser, as was charged in 2018/19 ...

Consultum chief joins new firm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 24 AUG 2021
The former chief executive of IOOF-aligned Consultum Financial Advisers has found a new role. Joe Botte joined boutique dealer group ASVW Financial Services (ASVWFS) as executive director. "Joe is a very committed and effective executive with an extensive ...

Economic recap: Week to August 20

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 AUG 2021
The continued spread of the Delta variant in most parts of the world - even in New Zealand despite being locked down after only one case - and reduced vaccine efficacy - as demonstrated by the rise in infections in Israel (one of the very first country ...

KiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund architect remembered

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2021
... distinction and courage. As he himself said, he has lived a long and very fulfilling life, one for which we are forever grateful. Rest in peace, Sir Michael."

Unlicensed crypto platforms robbing investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2021
Investors are making significant losses after investing in complex crypto-assets provided by unlicensed platforms, according to ASIC. The corporate regulator said investors trading in financial products such as options and futures are losing large amounts ...

Economic recap: Week to August 13

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 AUG 2021
The Delta variant and its seeming immunity to lockdowns and extended lockdowns continue to dominate attention in Australia. Last week, the state of New South Wales (NSW) announced stricter and broader (into regions) of restrictions; the Australian Capital ...

ASIC outlines approach to reforms amid uncertainty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
The corporate regulator will allow a period of transition for the several reforms taking effect in the first week of October. From October 1, new laws around adviser reference checking and information sharing requirements will take effect, as will new ...

AMP flags recovery, profit jumps

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
AMP's 57% year-on-year jump in its half-year profit shows positive signs of recovery but it's still a far cry from the company it was four years ago. In the six months to June, the group's underlying net profit after tax hit $181 million ...