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ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... Australians' super safe. "Australia's superannuation system is the envy of the world, let's make it impenetrable for criminals as well."

TelstraSuper picks Equip for merger partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... communities, particularly telecommunications, entertainment, energy, mining, healthcare and education," it said. Equip Super is well versed in mergers, particularly with corporate offerings. In addition to Catholic Super, it's served as successor ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... relative value of the Regal share consideration being proposed, the potential business costs and benefits of any combination, as well as Platinum's own capital management plans and alternative strategic options. "In the meantime, we confirm that ...

HESTA lowers insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... invest more in Australian shares, from 24.5% to 27%. It will tone down its international shares exposure from 35.5% to 31%, as well as its private equity investments from 5% to 3%. Cash exposure will increase from 5% to 7%, while global debt will rise ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
Many recipients of the Age Pension will pay more for aged care under proposed reforms to how the sector is funded, with wealthier Australians to cover more of the costs they incur from July 2025. With the nation's annual aged care expenses predicted ...

BUSSQ board members removed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... quick to assure that the changes were unrelated to Collie and Ravbar's tenure at the fund. "Both outgoing directors were well respected by the board, staff, and members of the fund," BUSSQ said. BUSSQ chair Chris Taylor thanked Collie and Ravbar for ...

Former industry fund chief in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... product offerings," he said. "His expertise will strengthen key areas essential to the firm's future to ensure we're well-positioned for the next growth phase." During his two decades at the helm of Prime Super, Baird drove the asset owner's ...

ECB cuts rates for second time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... by 0.1% each for 2025, but in our view growth forecasts are still too high, and the inflation forecasts may be too high as well. Falling oil prices and a stronger euro should give the central bank room to cut again at the next meeting," Stear said.

FAAA ramps up Dixon inquiry campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... this scandal has focused primarily on financial advisers while leaving the business leaders and their investment product, as well as broader systemic issues and the firm's questionable business model, unaddressed," he said. Abood added that the CSLR ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
A Natixis Investment Managers study shows 40% of Australians don't think they'll be able to fund their own retirement, while 50% are actively avoiding thinking about it. Still, they're faring better than many other nations. According to the 2024 Natixis ...