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Ex-Merricks commodities guru launches hedge fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
... commodities makes the market more volatile, Davis said it also presents an opportunity to better understand the markets and make profitable trades. He noted that geopolitical turmoil is also disrupting traditional supply chains, leading to the rerouting ...

ASIC makes adviser exam changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
ASIC confirmed it is amending the financial adviser exam in accordance with the government's changes. Amendments to the exam were registered last week, following a consultation that wrapped up on January 10. ASIC has now also updated the relevant guidance. ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... significant stress. The urgency to secure a property, often driven by personal or familial circumstances, has led some to make decisions under pressure," he said. Navigating this environment, therefore, requires balance, especially when clients want ...

Albanese set to overhaul Stage 3 tax cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... Ryan said she welcomes Labor considering modifying the Stage 3 tax cuts and that whatever happens "the government should make them fairer." "For months now I have called on the government to retain the 37% tax bracket and redirect the $8 billion a year ...

Future Fund soars to $272.3bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
Australia's sovereign wealth fund hit $272.3 billion in assets under management, buoyed by an 8% return for the 2023 calendar year. In a performance update, Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt said the fund remains resilient amidst the risks ...

Perpetual Corporate Trust adds staff

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... taking on this new role, grateful for the support of the Perpetual Corporate Trust team and for all our amazing clients who make my job easy.... 2024 will likely bring more challenges and hopefully many more successes," she posted on social media.

TAL appoints chief claims officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... customer focus joined with TAL's continued investment in digital-first claims services and our people, will continue to make the end-to-end claims experience better, faster and simpler for our customers." Croft said she looks "forward to working ...

AMP names new group insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... thinking so we can deliver leading products and experiences - from simple and seamless digital end-to-end experiences that make it easier and faster for members to engage with their life insurance or make a claim, to providing comprehensive health, rehabilitation ...

Standalone laws key to solving legislative 'porridge': ALRC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... and creating dedicated financial services legislation. The ALRC has been reviewing existing legislation to identify ways to make the regime easier to understand, including differentiating between a product and a service. "At 265,000 words, Chapter 7 ...

Adviser registration deadline moves to February 16

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
ASIC has again pushed back the financial adviser registration deadline in fear that many relevant providers will not make the February 1 cut off. The 4036 advisers who as of January 18 have outstanding registrations, according to ASIC, now have until ...