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CSLR chief executive named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) Transitional Board named the scheme's inaugural chief executive ahead of its planned commencement next April. David Berry has been appointed chief executive of the CSLR, effective December 11. Berry is currently ...

Women still underrepresented in asset management roles: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
While the average number of women in investment teams is slowly growing, the Financial Services Council (FSC) has found they still only account for 29%. The FSC surveyed 16 of its global and domestic fund manager members, with all participants apparently ...

A third of Aussies want life insurance advice: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... work (32%). Additionally, some individuals see it as protection against future health issues if they obtain it at a younger age (25%). "There is a clear unmet financial advice need in Australia and a growing underinsurance problem that is leaving people ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... to consider a broader range of a member's personal and household circumstances, such as debt, spouse's income, or Age Pension eligibility. The new legislation aims to empower funds to better assist their members throughout their retirement journey ...

Bravura Solutions executes restructure

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
Restructuring in line with a new global strategy, Bravura Solutions (Bravura) has promoted Paul Dunn and Chris Spencer to regional chief executives. Dunn, who has spent five years at Bravura, will step into the role of APAC chief executive. With more ...

HNWs require specialist expertise: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
To better serve high-net-worth (HNW) clients, financial advisers require a broader range of specialist expertise to meet their complex needs, according to HUB24. HUB24's latest whitepaper, Directing the matrix: meeting the needs of high-net-worth clients ...

Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... 0%. The super fund also launched two new account options: Transition to Retirement, for those who have reached preservation age, are still working, and the Retirement Account, for members who have met a condition of release. Rainmaker data shows that ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
Treasury is seeking feedback on how the inherently complex retirement phase of superannuation can be improved to match the success of the accumulation phase. The consultation discusses three key areas: Helping members navigate the retirement income ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... Institute dialogue paper, Retirement matters, explained that such a framework would include support regarding optimal retirement age, debt management, Age Pension entitlements, retirement income needs, and anticipated future living expenses. It elaborated ...

Billionaires of all ages watching AI: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
Across the globe, billionaires of all generations are watching and are likely to continue following the opportunities and risks of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The latest UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report, now in its ninth edition, surveyed ...