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Platform fees, poor resourcing a red flag for regulator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... difficult for customers to have a clear understanding of what they are being charged. This also makes it harder for customers to make judgements on the value of the products and services they are paying for," she wrote. Castledine said it is vital that ...

Rainmaker names ESG leader super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... regulators stepping up their scrutiny of financial institutions and their ESG bona-fides they must also ensure they don't make exaggerated claims regarding their sustainability practices." Rainmaker also considered funds' net zero commitments ...

CALI takes on Life Code

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
From tomorrow, the responsibility for the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) will transition from the Financial Services Council (FSC) to the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). Launched last year, CALI is the brainchild of a collective ...

Skynet adviser stole $10.2m: Court

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... to self-managed superannuation funds he set up with the Commonwealth Bank (CBA). Nugara had access to the SMSF accounts to make property investments. Some of the victims were unaware that he had such access. Nugara would then transfer money from these ...

EQT launches new wholesale fund down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... subscriptions every month," he said. "It's also important to mention that it's quite easy to get out. Normally, if you make a private equity commitment, you can only get out when the fund is liquidated in 10 to 12 years. Here, you can get out ...

Colonial First State appoints inaugural chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... seen him deliver impressive customer and business outcomes in a variety of settings," Coombe said. "I know that Clive will make a significant contribution to CFS and ensure we deliver on our ambitious transformation and growth plans." Prior to Suncorp ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... about putting the right incentives in place to get more Australians into work," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "We want to make sure the stepping stones are in place to enable more Australians to take up a job or work more hours." The paper also unveiled ...

Apostle names global distribution lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... "He understands the needs of investors, knows how to communicate effectively and is a problem solver - all qualities that make him an excellent fit to help lead our next phase of growth." Commenting on his appointment, Kouryialas said he is pleased to ...

Advisers boost client portfolios 5.9%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
The expertise of financial advisers can make a 5.9% difference in the value of client portfolios compared to those who are non-advised. According to Russell Investments' 2023 Value of an adviser report, not only can advisers help boost client assets ...

HMC Capital reaches first close on fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... over time." Meanwhile, HMC Capital managing director and group chief executive David Di Pilla said the group continues to make significant progress in its transition to becoming a high return on equity alternative asset manager. "The Healthcare and Life ...