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LongView launches shared equity fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
... LongView also helps them find the right property. LongView co-founder and executive chair Evan Thornley told Financial Standard that shared equity helps solve a "crushing social problem whereby Australia has third of a generation who don't have access ...

Venture capital rout rattles advice technology sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
... audit Statements of Advice at their fingertips". Peter Worn, joint managing director of Finura Group, told Financial Standard that advisers should approach tech partners thoughtfully, "rather than going all in on an ambitious technology project". "Go ...

Equity Trustees, OnePath dominate choice heatmap failure

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... among the worst performers. APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole said there are "still far too many products delivering sub-standard investment returns to fund members". "As a result, APRA's supervision of poorly performing Choice products will intensify ...

MAX Awards 2023: Get voting

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
Votes are flowing for the finalists of the 2023 Financial Standard MAX Awards - be sure to make yours count. Now in its 29th year, the MAX Awards seek to recognise individuals, teams and organisations in the financial services industry excelling in ...

Finalists announced in 2023 MAX Awards

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
The finalists for the 29th annual Financial Standard MAX Awards have been named, with voting now open until May 5. The Financial Standard MAX Awards highlight individuals, teams and organisations in the financial services industry excelling in the fields ...

Superannuation changes limit tax benefits for top earners: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... account values has been driven by capital gains rather than contributions," ASFA said. As previously reported by Financial Standard, Morgans Financial head of wealth management Terri Bradford expressed concern over the proposed changes. Bradford argued ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
It is 10 years since more than 1000 people died in the Rana Plaza textile factory collapse in Bangladesh in April 2013. In the intervening years, regulations to improve factory safety has been introduced in Bangladesh, and issues related to worker safety ...

Review calls for Reserve Bank overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023
A major overhaul is in store for the Reserve Bank of Australia, with the widely anticipated review putting forth 51 recommendations, with particular consideration given to how cash rate decisions are made. Released today, An RBA fit for future comes ...

Viridian picks up advice firm

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... Statements of Advice (SoAs). Viridian has acquired Enlightened Financial Solutions, founded by chief executive and Financial Standard Power50 adviser James Wortley. While owned by Viridian, Enlightened Financial Solutions will continue under its existing ...

Industry welcomes experience pathway consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... Sarah Abood said the association believes that relevant experience is an important element in maintaining the required standard. "For professional, quality financial advice that will provide the best outcome for Australians," she commented. That said ...