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Boutique co-founder jumps to AustralianSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
One of the co-founders of a shuttering boutique manager is taking on a new role at AustralianSuper. At the same time, one of the fund's portfolio managers is joining a sovereign wealth fund. The $260 billion superannuation fund has added Megan Talmage ...

Super fund blunder likely down to bad data: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
Holding Redlich partner Luke Hooper says when it comes to AustralianSuper's recent intra-fund consolidation breach, it's likely the root cause lays in data entry. The recent case of AustralianSuper refunding 100,000 members it had held multiple ...

Finfluencers bridge financial advice gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... general advice licence or else, finfluencers playing by the rules are reaching financially illiterate and disengaged Australians in a way that traditional advice has failed to. Finfluencers backed by established advice firms could be the antidote to ...

Young, millionaire investors challenge stereotypes: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... finfluencers and short-term wins, it is interesting to see this is not necessarily reality. Our data shows younger Australians are trading less, sticking to stocks they know and gradually accumulating them to build long-term wealth," Openmarkets chief ...

Fitch gives Labor budget AAA rating

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... while providing cost-of-living relief to Australian families, investing in skills and growth, and funding the services Australians rely on." Fitch explained Australia's rating is underpinned by the country's high income per capita, as well as ...

Super funds must prioritise member experience: Consultant

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... and up-sell offerings as well as design new initiatives," he said. Meanwhile, the Productivity Commission has warned Australians paying more than 1.5% of their total superannuation balance in fees are likely being hit by the 'fees-for-no-service' ...

Hostplus surpasses $100bn in FUM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... and 20 years in our MySuper Balanced option, Hostplus is increasingly becoming the lifetime fund of choice for many Australians," Elia said. It is also the result of several mergers, including with Club Super, Intrust Super, and Statewide Super. It also ...

Former super fund investment chief lands new gig

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
Foresters Financial has appointed former Media Super executive Michael McQueen as its new chief investment officer. McQueen brings 15 years' experience in financial services to Foresters, including extensive experience in super fund mergers, most recently ...

Raiz Invest launches residential property fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... poses a significant barrier to entry for newcomers. With the Raiz Property Fund, we have made it possible for all Australians, especially those who have felt excluded from residential property investment, to benefit from rental returns and potential ...

Liverpool Partners invests in AI

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... wide range of sectors including banking, insurance, healthcare and government that collectively employ millions of Australians," Anthony Scott said. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with the team at Liverpool Partners who will provide ...