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Apple dives deeper into financial services

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
... which boasts a rate that's 10 times the US national average, is the latest move in a string of tech giants moving into financial services and taking on traditional banking corporations. In its announcement, Apple said with no fees, no minimum deposits ...

Government divulges vision for superannuation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones has detailed a three-pronged approach to superannuation reform that will forge national consensus, shift the focus from savings to retirement income, and elevate service standards ...

Global X launches new Australian equity ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
The Australia ex Financial & Resources ETF (OZXX) aims to provide more exposure to the country's largest companies, while avoiding doubling up on bank, mining and energy shares. Tracking the Solactive Australia Ex Financials Materials and Energy Capped ...

APRA defers CPS 230 introduction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... superannuation funds, given that so much of their operations are outsourced and their need to always be serving members' best financial interests. APRA said it plans to issue a final version of the standard in mid-2023.

Drawdown reforms boosts post-retirement phase

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... pressures for retirees and improve retirement income by up to 20%. This is one of three recommendations presented by the Financial Services Council and NMG Consulting in their newly released report, A roadmap for Australian retirement income policy. ...

Former Octaviar director sees charges dropped

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... given new and compelling medical evidence about the poor state of Anderson's health. Anderson, who was also the chief financial officer of Octaviar, was discharged by the judge. In 2021, MFS Group former chief executive Michael Christodoulou King was ...

Portfolio resistance is key: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... but warned the journey towards swerving inflation won't be without some bumps in the road. "With this economic and financial backdrop in place we are in a new investing paradigm and investors will need to seek alternative approaches and exposures ...

Former AMP adviser pleads guilty to dishonest conduct

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... advice, has pleaded guilty to three charges of dishonest conduct and is due to be sentenced. David Fong, who operated Fong Financial Planners, pleaded guilty on March 24 at the Perth Magistrates Court. Fong Financial Planners intentionally failed to ...

Advice industry must change as population ages: Expert

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
Superannuation is one of the great successes of modern pension systems but as more people live longer, it's financial advice that will need to pivot, the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds has heard. Professionals Congress London Business ...

The unique experience of a single woman

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... nosey family members asking after their private life, single women have plenty on their plates - and all with a serve of financial disadvantage on the side. Global statistics and studies point out that the number of uncoupled women who have never been ...