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GQG rejigs allocations amid tariff pain

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... certainty of earnings in our holdings" during the March quarter. The fund manager also scaled back its holdings in communication services, materials and industrials across all four flagship strategies, but not to the extent that it undercut tech and ...

Tariff impact on super 'profoundly worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
The ASX 200 shed more than $100 billion in a single session yesterday as markets were rocked by US President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs. H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said the volatility will be felt for a long time. ...

Life insurers keep breaking their own rules: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 1 APR 2025
Breaches of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (the Code) increased for a fourth consecutive year, with life insurers reporting 14,670 instances of non-compliance, a 19% increase from the previous period. The Code, the industry's north star for good ...

Not one trustee tracked end-to-end claims handling times: ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025
... trustee data and reporting, and inconsistencies in some trustees' processes and procedures. ASIC also noted that communication and engagement with beneficiaries was often "ineffective and insensitive," reinforcing concerns previously raised by Financial ...

Modern family offices want values aligned, pioneer companies

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... that when it comes to impact investing, it is important to align the values and principles of both generations. Communication is also key. For example, discussing the screening out of nuclear investments tends to start off on the wrong foot. "We focus ...

ASIC recommends standards for virtual AGMs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... wholly virtual meetings, particularly for listed public companies, might diminish the level and effectiveness of communication between management and members. In addition, the regulator flagged misconceptions around hybrid meetings as an issue for shareholders. ...

CoreLogic rebrands to Cotality

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
CoreLogic has rebranded as Cotality, a name the property data company said is a nod to its origins while signifying its approach of 'totality' and spirit of 'vitality.' Cotality said the rebrand, complete with a new name, logo, and "brand identity," ...

Jones calls out super sector, hints at more reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
... "But what [super funds] haven't set themselves up to do properly is ensure that they are providing the service, communication and advice to members that they increasingly will need." Jones pointed to recent failings in the super sector, particularly ...

HNW clients demand more non-custody assets: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... many clients view non-custodial investments as higher risk due to concerns about liquidity and fraud. "Proactive communication about these risks and demonstrating how non-custody solutions align with their broader financial goals can help mitigate these ...

AustralianSuper sued over death benefit delays

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
Australia's largest super fund is being sued by ASIC over the delayed processing of close to 7000 death benefit claims, with some beneficiaries left waiting four years for a payout. The regulator has commenced federal court proceedings against AustralianSuper ...