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Government to amend transfer balance cap laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
The government is progressing legislative amendments to the transfer balance cap (TBC) for individuals with a capped defined benefit income stream. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said this is another step to improve the efficiency of the superannuation ...

Inflation eases to 5.4%, RBA tipped to hike interest rates

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released consumer price index data yesterday, showing a moderation in annual inflation from 6% to 5.4%. However, inflation climbed 1.2% in the September quarter, outpacing the 0.8% increase in June, prompting ...

Russell Investments executes local leadership revamp

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
Russell Investments has devised a series of executive appointments to bolster the firm's expansion efforts across the APAC region. Tim Furlan, with nearly two decades of experience in senior roles at Russell Investments' Master Trust and Superannuation ...

Betashares launches investment platform, targets retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
Betashares has unveiled a new investment platform for self-directed investors, offering access to any ETF traded on the ASX at zero brokerage, with features for financial advisers on the horizon. The fund manager's new platform - Betashares Direct ...

Magellan chief executive quits

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... George will remain on hand until the end of the year while the group conducts a search for a replacement. In the meantime, Andrew Formica will assume the position of executive chair. The board said it's grateful for George's contribution during ...

Super bequest reform can boost charitable giving by billions: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Superannuation bequest reform enabling Australians to channel unspent funds to a nominated charity tax-free upon death, could boost charitable giving by up to $21.9 billion annually by 2060. A report by Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by Philanthropy ...

Morningstar eyes super space with new hire

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Morningstar Australasia has appointed the former chief executive of Adviser Ratings to the newly created role of senior vice president, enterprise sales, to steer the research firm's growth in the superannuation and retirement sectors. Mark Hoven has ...

WAM launches unit trust, names RE

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... Accumulation Index by 5.2% per annum since inception. EQT executive general manager, corporate and superannuation trustee services Andrew Godfrey said: "We are excited to be selected as the responsible entity role for this unit trust by Wilson Asset ...

CrowdProperty opens to retail investors

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... mortgage security. CrowdProperty was originally founded in the UK by investment veterans Michael Bristow, Simon Zutshi and Andrew Hall. Its latest project down under includes the raise of $260,000 to finance the continuing development of a 20-lot subdivision ...

Cbus appoints new head of infrastructure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
Cbus has welcomed a new head of infrastructure, following Alexandra Campbell's promotion to head of private markets and deputy chief investment officer. The $85 billion industry fund appointed Jordan Kraiten, who brings over a decade of experience ...