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Most retirees want pension support through super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... application for the Age Pension can create a real cost to retirees' outcomes and entitlements, potentially decreasing their quality of life going into retirement. "What is positive is that seven out of 10 retirees want their super fund to provide ...

AZ NGA, Blue Invest acquire VBP stake

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
... strategic priorities. "It represents AZ NGA's foray into the advice supply chain, giving the group exposure to a high-quality standalone investment, and securing capability and capacity in the midst of a skills and talent shortage," it said. "Similarly ...

Competition for adviser relationships fierce: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
... capabilities becoming more consistent across providers, advisers are placing an increasing focus on platform reliability and quality of service support." Meanwhile, as previously reported by Financial Standard, advice firms are planning to increase their ...

Brookfield names leadership for asset management business

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
... of the manager will be to earn strong returns for clients without exposure to undue risks while providing the highest quality service and continuously innovating our investment process and products. If we achieve this goal, we should continue to be one ...

Aussie crypto investors bullish despite market volatility

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... said. "We see a huge opportunity in Australia to offer investors an all-in-one platform that will grow with them, offering quality insights and educational tools at a fraction of the cost that traditional institutions charge."

Besen-backed firm buys babywear group

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... 2000 retailers in more than 60 different countries. "Snuggle Hunny and Julie underline our approach, investing in high quality, profitable businesses with multiple growth opportunities led by an outstanding and entrepreneurial leader," Hong said. "Julie ...

Government to review adviser professional standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... industry and Treasury will consult on improvements to the Code in 2023 following the government's response to the Quality of Advice review. Finally, on the adviser exam, Jones said he intends to ask Treasury to explore areas where delivery of the ...

Commonwealth Bank profit nears $10bn

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... the total impairment provisions decreased to $5.3 billion from $6.2 billion in FY21, reflecting sound portfolio credit quality and the reduced level of COVID-19 overlays. The full-year dividend was supported by the bank's continued capital and balance ...

Cash was king in FY22: Vanguard

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... listed property dropped 12.3%. Gopal explains the last time investors flocked to the relative safety of cash and high-quality fixed-income products was during the GFC. He said a well-diversified portfolio with long-term time horizons will continue to ...

ASIC working to improve breach reporting regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... will communicate clear expectations for compliance with the new regime and design solutions to ensure the consistency and quality of reporting meets the policy objectives of the regime, as well as improve the efficiency of ASIC's data collection and ...