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Chalmers teases superannuation update

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers hinted there will be an announcement around changes to superannuation and the retirement phase sometime this week. Chalmers outlined the notable events on the government's agenda for the ...

Betashares Direct slashes brokerage fees on ASX 300

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... for informed investment decisions. Betashares founder and chief executive Alex Vynokur said the move advances Betashares' focus on delivering for consumers, as well as providing new investment opportunities. "By removing brokerage on ETFs and now on ...

CareSuper, MIESF assess merger potential

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
CareSuper and the Meat Industry Employees' Superannuation Fund (MIESF) are exploring the viability of a merger. The two funds have entered a Heads of Agreement and commenced a due diligence process. It comes hot on the heels of CareSuper completing ...

TWC launches Global Wealth Creators Fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
TWC Investment Management has launched the Select Global Wealth Creators Fund (SGWC), offering access to high-quality companies to wholesale and institutional investors. The actively managed fund aims to deliver annual returns of 3-4% above the MSCI ...

Mason Stevens bolsters distribution team

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... focuses on driving new business and strengthening platform partnerships across Australia and underscores the company's focus on long-term growth and client engagement. Andrew Tunny has taken on the role and will drive initiatives to grow relationships ...

DWS, S64 launch sustainable infrastructure offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
DWS has launched a sustainable infrastructure focussed Wholesale Australian Unit Trust for Australian private wealth managers in a partnership with S64, the alternatives fintech. The offering empowers financial intermediaries to distribute private markets ...

ASX appoints interim chief risk officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... services sector." "This appointment will support our ongoing work to strengthen and improve risk culture at ASX which is a key focus of our New Era strategy." Treleaven will depart the organisation following a short period of transition to McDougall. ...

AZ NGA acquires Sydney advice firm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... shapes and sizes and we're able to innovate to satisfy the needs of different stakeholders," Stafford said. "While our recent focus has been on large deals, we're always looking to partner with quality accounting and advisory SMEs to help grow their ...

Admin and compliance taking up 56% of advice practice costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... incumbent industry participants, but in between them. The solution, therefore, also exists in this space, and this is our focus." Green said investment in quality data infrastructure is of major importance and he hopes the research will spark more conversation ...

Treasury consults on beneficial ownership disclosure reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024
The government is again consulting on its plans to increase disclosure requirements in relation to ownership of listed entities. Treasury has commenced a second consultation relating to its plans to implement a public beneficial ownership register ...