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In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023

If a male and female customer, each experiencing the same car troubles, take their vehicles for repairs to the same mechanic, who is more likely to get ripped off? That a woman will end up paying more is a tired cliché that continues to play out in ...

ASIC cracks down on CHESS issues

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2023

ASIC is further clamping down on the ASX to ensure that it successfully comes through on replacing CHESS after botching its attempt to overhaul it with blockchain. Following Accenture's external review into the 25-year-old settlements system, ASIC ...

abrdn terminates funds amid transition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023

... Aussie equity fund's FUM has dropped 36% in the last three years, while the other's has fallen 91%. Also on the chopping block is the abrdn Global Smaller Companies Fund which was launched in 2019. abrdn said the fund - which is considered part of its ...

BlackRock cuts fees on iShares ETFs

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023

BlackRock Australia is reducing fees on two of its iShares ETFs, the iShares Core S&P / ASX200 ETF (IOZ) to 0.05% or five basis points (bps) and iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) to 0.10% or 10bps. This is a reduction of 44% and 33%, respectively. ...

Sun Venture makes first purchase down under

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023

... Street in North Sydney for $148 million, following an expressions of interest campaign in Q3 of last year. The 10-storey block, previously owned by Sydney-based investment manager Sumner Capital, is a Grade A building comprising 10,441 square meters ...

Put controls in place for super funds: Associations

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023

... members want from us is not always complex or comprehensive, yet under the current rules they face frustrating hurdles that block them from accessing the answers they seek, often at times of great need," said Aware Super chief executive Deanne Stewart. ...

Super disruptors throw in the towel

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023

The number of Millennial-targeted super funds continue to fall by the wayside, halving to just 14 nearly a decade after attempting to disrupt the superannuation sector. Touted as pioneers in the super industry, the likes of Future Super and Virgin Super ...

BlackRock implements ETF stock split

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2022

BlackRock Australia has implemented a stock split of three of its long-standing US equities ETFs. BlackRock said the split of iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV), iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHVV) and iShares S&P Mid -Cap ETF (IJH) will make it easier for ...

BlockFi files for bankruptcy, crypto contagion worsens

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022

Another multi-billion crypto exchange bites the dust, BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 protection, commencing a restructuring proceeding to stabilise its business. As part of its restructuring, BlockFi will focus on recovering all obligations owed to ...

Super fund board renewals need work: APRA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022

... closely aligned to management and are less likely to challenge decisions. Even in the best organisations, long tenure can block openness to new ideas and different ways of doing things. It is often a barrier to an unvarnished assessment of culture," ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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