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ASIC sees case against Rest thrown out

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... workplace agreements), there are questions about how the judgment could apply to default or MySuper members, depending on the nature of the fund's trust deed, he said.

Growth of SMSFs, Div 296 opportunity for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... the 36% of affected SMSFs that hold direct property, making it challenging to manage tax obligations given the illiquid nature of these assets. "For example, many small business owners and farmers could lose the incentive to transfer real business properties ...

SPAC acquires Australian Food & Agriculture

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... executive Bert Glover said: "We have always believed that agriculture - backed by the right sort of capital - could deliver nature and climate solutions. ANSC is proud to enter into a business combination with AFA and looks to establish it as a leader ...

APRA reorganises as it sets sights on superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... size and responsibilities have increased as the financial system has grown in scale and complexity. The interconnected nature of our digital environment means shocks travel across countries and industries much faster, and we need to ensure APRA is set ...

Former adviser cops 12 years' imprisonment

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
... conduct to be "deliberate, sophisticated and systematic" by withholding information from his clients concerning the true nature of their investments. In some instances, he took money from their self-managed super funds (SMSFs) without their knowledge ...

'Opaque asset class' needs regulation: Datt Capital

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... well-informed and aware. "Private credit is inherently an opaque asset class... This opacity, coupled with the illiquid nature of these investments, should be a focal point for investors to be aware of," Datt said. Volatilities in the economy are forcing ...

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... stock markets have experienced rapid mood swings recently, flipping between optimism and pessimism, highlighting the fickle nature of sentiment," Hennessy said. "Headlines have attributed this volatility to various factors including the Bank of Japan's ...

ASX lifts revenue amid lower listings, capital raises

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
... determined the exact amount. "ASX cooperated fully with ASIC's investigation, recognises the significance and serious nature of these proceedings and is currently reviewing and considering the allegations, Due to the very early stages of the proceedings ...

Local private debt funds' growth potential 'remains strong': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... said private debt has emerged as an increasingly vital component of global investors' portfolios. "With its floating rate nature, the asset class is well positioned to deliver consistent income for investors in today's high interest rate environment. ...

ASX sued by ASIC for alleged misleading statements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... Lofthouse acknowledged and responded to the proceedings in a statement on the ASX. "We recognise the significance and serious nature of these proceedings. We cooperated fully with ASIC's investigation and are now carefully reviewing and considering the ...