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Managed funds industry winners and losers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... thinking about in 2025, my first question would be: do you have any global small caps capabilities?... it might be a shining light in your field."

Firms treat CSLR as 'insurance policy': FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), treating it as an 'insurance policy'. Several CSLR issues were brought to light at the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress last week, starting with the lax consequences for firms that ...

Objective of super enshrined in law

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... said. "The 'Objective of Super' legislation reflects that clear and compelling purpose in ironclad law. It will be a guiding light for all future super policy development." Importantly, the objective safeguards super's primary principle of preservation ...

Advisers put faith in global equities, small caps in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... 26% citing high valuations as the leading concern, followed by economic slowdown (23%) and geopolitical tensions (22%). In light of the trend, Challenger chief executive, funds management Victor Rodriguez said the results explain the recent strong inflows ...

$3m super tax faces uncertain future

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... matters worse for Division 296, the Coalition is vehemently opposed to the measure. "Could this bad policy never see the light of day? Hopefully. Then a new government could design superannuation policy that is fair on all sectors, not just favouring ...

Former Western AM investment chief charged for 'cherry-picking'

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... portfolios. The SEC has since charged Leech with violating antifraud and other provisions of the federal securities laws. In light of the SEC's effort, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has also announced charges against ...

APRA maintains policy amid uncertain environment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... seen an uptick in non-performing loans, with the potential for further rises, especially if unemployment increases. "In light of these considerations, APRA maintains its current macroprudential policy settings. We will continue to closely monitor the ...

More guidance crucial for aged care transitions: AMP

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... for retirees, but also allow better quality of life in the early and active years in retirement. "These insights bring to light the financial worry and lack of understanding many older Australians have about aged care, including its cost, how they will ...

Swan tells Bragg he won't front parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... Chalmers. "While Cbus' chief executive did indeed provide a clear answer on future dividends to the CFMEU, he was unable to shed light on the engagement of Cbus chair Wayne Swan with Chalmers," Bragg said. "Swan has been engaging with the government ...

Cbus confirms CFMEU nominations to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... complete." "APRA expects Cbus to provide the independent review report in accordance with the licence conditions and, in light of decisions announced today by the Cbus board, will consider whether further action is appropriate," the regulator said.