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Fractional farmland investing platform launches

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2023
... the option to sell some or all of the property and receive capital through the sale of fractionated Bricklets, with the choice to stay and operate in accordance with a management agreement." Just like shares in a company, buyers of LAWD Bricklets do ...

No regrets: Hayne reflects on Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2023
... make any independent assessment of fitness for purpose and cannot make any useful price comparison, the customer makes the choice to accept or reject what is offered according only to whether the customer trusts and often the customer does that by reference ...

Lazard implements new leadership

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... Orszag served as the director of the office of management and budget in the Obama Administration. "Peter is the optimal choice as the next chief executive of Lazard," Lazard lead independent director Richard D. Parsons said. "Over his career spanning ...

Mercer Super to take on corporate fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... there are broader, less tangible benefits that are equally important, such as enhanced education, engagement, expanded choice and an improved member experience, all of which add value to members." Previously, HESF told members: "The trustee believes ...

FAAA sounds alarm on no-consultation super reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... Statements didn't address the consequences of this reform on financial advisers, who play a significant role in recommending Choice superannuation products. FAAA general manager of transformation Phil Anderson shared similar apprehensions, particularly ...

Super funds must prioritise member experience: Consultant

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... innovate are likely to provide better member experiences," Bathi said. He also said social media continues to be the top choice of members for engaging with their superannuation funds. According to a 2018 IQ Group survey, most members engage with their ...

Hostplus surpasses $100bn in FUM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... five, seven, 10, 15, 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 ...

Mine Super to close Choice option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
The industry fund is shuttering one of its Choice investment options that was recently highlighted by APRA as an underperformer. Following a review of its Super investment menu, Mine Super is closing its Conservative Balanced Choice option later this ...

Uptick in adviser numbers: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... with 989 advisers. Together, they hold 14% of the market. The platform most frequently used by advisers are Colonial First Choice, BT Panorama and Macquarie Warp, Perpetual WealthFocus, North and Asgard.

Lumiant acquires longevity app

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
Lumiant has acquired an app that helps financial advisers monitor clients' health, longevity and aged care risks that could impact retirement. Chicago-based Genivity, deemed a health analysis and longevity optimiser (HALO), will integrate into Lumiant's ...