Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 121 - 130 of 687 results for "Cash flow"

Heatmaps drive efficiencies, more consolidation: Cole

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
Speaking at a standing committee this morning, deputy chair Margaret Cole noted that the heatmaps and performance tests have created a more efficient and transparent superannuation system that will ultimately drive more consolidation. While that might ...

Super members want free advice: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... advice to improve retirement outcomes. Conversations about how contributing to super will affect mortgage payments or cash flow are some topics members want clarity on. Some 85% of members earning $150,000 or more and those on $25,000 per annum are hungry ...

Industry funds' illiquid assets scrutinised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
The Australian superannuation system allows investors to shift between options and funds daily, raising critical questions about liquidity. Despite requirements under SPG530 - Investment Governance, public disclosure on liquidity stress-testing is relatively ...

ASX red alert: Soaring negative cash flows raise concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
Research by Plato Investment Management found 28% of ASX-listed companies have negative cash flow - more than any nation in the MSCI World index. Plato's head of long short strategies David Allen warned of the prevalence of negative operating cash ...

Franking credit changes could backfire: SMSF Association

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
... contends that for these companies reinvesting profits and the raising of capital to pay dividends is merely prudent cash flow management and nothing to do with tax avoidance or the manipulation of the franking system," he said. "Disallowing franking ...

Mantis Funds wins new distribution mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... accept the risk reward trade-off, the reality is aside from optimising for performance, investors also usually have cash flow requirements that need to be met. To meet these requirements, investors need a level of predictability in outcomes and most ...

The unique experience of a single woman

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... a lot of millennial women as clients, so I see the pressure they face. In particular, there are often struggles with cash flow. That seems to be a recurring theme." For example, Lay says one of her clients is educated and on a decent wicket but continually ...

Inflation decimates retiree purchasing power

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
Inflation is eroding retirees' purchasing power, posing a significant risk to their financial stability. With CPI now at 7.8% as of the December quarter of 2022, inflation has become an increasingly pressing issue for retirees, who worry that their ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... their retirement, she says. In practise, Stoncius addresses these issues by providing women personalised coaching on cash flow and salary negotiation, referrals to career coaches, and investment advice that's considerate of their longer lifespans. ...

Allan Gray transfers platform, exits super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2023
... was flagged in relation to sustainability of member outcomes. The data shows that, to June 2022 end, the RSE's net cash flow ratio (three-year average) was -6.79%. Its high fees were also highlighted, with its administration fees on a $50,000 disclosed ...