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DBFO reforms package 'pretty disappointing': FAAA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has come out swinging against Treasury and its second tranche of draft Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms, saying it can't support them without "substantial change." FAAA chief executive ...

Nominate now for the 2025 MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... are encouraged to nominate the exceptional business development, marketing, advertising, and public relations talent they work with. Last year, Financial Standard introduced a new category, Rising Star of the Year - Distribution, identifying the best ...

Government plans to develop 'fit for purpose' digital asset regime

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025
... Taxation Office (ATO). In response, the ATO has committed to establishing a bespoke, time-limited crypto working group to work with the industry and tax professionals on a package of public guidance.

Australians 'overwhelmed' by retirement: Aware

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025
... they expected, with 55% citing financial necessity as the reason. Of those who had retired, one in five have returned to work either part- or full-time, with around a quarter doing so for financial reasons. Aware Super chief executive Deanne Stewart ...

Tranche 2 of DBFO dumps SOAs, enables 'nudges'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025
The long-awaited Tranche 2 of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes draft package has been released, switching Statements of Advice for Client Advice Records and clarifying what topics super funds can collectively charge for. However, some elements ...

AMP staff surveillance slammed by FSU

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025
... penalty rates, annual leave loading and superannuation. In addition, some contracts include a requirement for employees to work an unspecified number of additional hours for no additional pay. A privacy clause was also included which allows AMP to give ...

JANA hires Mercer principal

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
JANA Investment Advisors has welcomed a new senior investment consultant to bolster its wealth business. The consultant said David Wilson's appointment reflects the increasing demand for sophisticated investment solutions in the wealth sector. As ...

TAL nabs AIA strategy lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
... Archer also played a big part in supporting new business inflows for investment growth bonds and annuities. Overall, his work helped improve price competitiveness - one of the company's major growth strategies in the retirement income market. At ...

Canada pension fund hires ex-CalPERS CIO

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
Canada's largest pension scheme has hired a former CalPERS investment chief who famously led a big push into private equity and private debt. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has confirmed the appointment of Ben Meng as head of investment ...

Frontier promotes staffers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
... to see people rising through the firm's ranks. "We're delighted to be able to recognise and reward talent and hard work. At the same time, it's terrific to bring new talent into the firm and the industry more broadly," he said. "Frontier ...