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A quarter of advised Australians nervous about retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
Physical health and financial security are the primary factors influencing how content Australians in or near retirement are, according to a new report. Challenger's inaugural Retirement Happiness Index, in collaboration with independent research house ...

Count brings advice firm to network

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
A former Consultum Financial Advisers-licensed advice practice based in South Australia has joined the Count network. Murray Nankivell, also an accounting and business consulting provider, is the latest to join the ASX-listed firm, leaving behind Insignia-owned ...

HUB24 growth officer jumps to AZ NGA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
Professional services group AZ NGA has announced the appointment of Chesne Stafford in the newly created role of executive general manager. Stafford is currently in the role of chief growth officer at HUB24 and is set to start her new role in July 2024 ...

MetLife enhances employee benefits package

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
MetLife Australia is introducing menopause, fertility, and gender affirmation leave for employees, while also extending its parental leave policy. The life insurer is rolling out a revamped benefits program for its staff, saying the new policy is designed ...

AustralianSuper hires data strategy lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
AustralianSuper has made a series of new hires, including a head of data strategy, analytics and insights. Having wrapped up a lecturing gig, Gregory Hill has returned to corporate life as head of data strategy, analytics, and insights at the $300 billion ...

Legalsuper names chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
Paul Murray took over as chief investment officer at legalsuper on March 11, succeeding Norman Zhang who departed in December 2023 for a role at Koda Capital. Murray was most recently interim head of alternatives at Future Fund, a role he took on after ...

Best super fund products revealed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
The best superannuation fund products, based on factors such as investment performance, insurance, fees, and organisational strength, have been named. Rainmaker Information awarded its annual "symbol of excellence" AAA Quality Rating to 48 super funds ...

Tranche one of advice reforms hits parliament

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
The legislation housing the first tranche of financial advice reforms that promise to reduce red tape was introduced in parliament today. Some of the recommendations from the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) include amending ongoing fee arrangements (OFA) ...

Calls for fresh 5% hike to minimum wage

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) will seek another 5% increase in the minimum and award wages as part of its submission to the Annual Wage Review. Each year, the Fair Work Commission hears from unions, employers, and governments before ...

Allianz Retire+ names wealth management distribution chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
Allianz Retire+ has appointed Brendon Rodda to the role of chief distribution officer for wealth management. Rodda most recently oversaw the global wealth management distribution strategy at PIMCO as executive vice president. Allianz and PIMCO joined ...