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What you read in 2023

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... Superannuation Plan, and Elevate Super - Aracon Super held $590 million in assets for over 3000 members. The consolidation was largely set in motion by the closure of FairVine Super, the women-focused fund that closed in May 2022 due to its incredibly ...

Angela Jackson to helm annual Chief Economists Forum

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
Impact Economics and Policy lead economist Angela Jackson is set to lead discussions at the Financial Standard Chief Economists Forum 2024, joined by industry stalwart Don Stammer. Bringing together more than 700 of the industry's leading financial ...

ASIC, APRA slam premium hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... labels, and to manage consumer expectations around premium increases. CALI informed them that the industry is developing a new set of premium labels. "The intention is for these to be adopted by industry for retail advised policies by 1 July 2024. They ...

Caddick SMSF clients should recoup all funds: Lawyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
While there are good indications that Melissa Caddick's victims will recoup most of their funds, the lawyer spearheading the latest class action believes that SMSF clients should get all their money back. Michael Chapman, a director at Melbourne-based ...

Global fund managers welcome chief executives

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
Edward M. "Ted" Maloney is set to become chief executive of MFS Investment Management (MFS), while Philippe Setbon has been appointed as chief executive of Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis). Maloney will succeed MFS's current chief executive Michael ...

Woodford investors approve Link redress scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
Close to 100% of investors trapped in the failed LF Woodford Equity Income Fund have approved the compensation scheme under which up to $438 million will be paid by Link Fund Solutions. About 93.7% of investors - representing 96.1% of the value - voted ...

BT signposts key issues for advisers in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... the unexpected surge in Australian property values, fuelled by population growth and a housing shortage in major cities, is set to galvanise financial advice discussions focused on superannuation and tax strategies. "Good old real estate and the strategies ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
VanEck's latest annual investor survey has found that despite volatility, most Australian investors are set to increase their investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the next six months. Additionally, around 50% of investors intend to boost ...

Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... opportunity to drive cultural change, rather than a compliance exercise. A majority - 70% - of directors said their organisation has set recruitment and promotion targets to achieve gender parity in management, with leading organisations already integrating ...

Hostplus ups fees on socially responsible option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... pension phase, and $6 million in transition to retirement. The fund also noted that fees charged across other options are set to decrease following its annual review of pricing.