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Improved economy not a guarantee of business success

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... gathers responses from more than 60 chief financial officers across Australia, with the latest findings representing the highest level of optimism in the Australian economy since the end of 2022. Simultaneously, net optimism about business prospect has ...

Local assets help deliver 12% for ART

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025
... p.a. for its High Growth option. At the individual option level, the International Shares Unhedged Index returned the highest at 16.5% p.a. and the hedged version delivered 12% p.a. The Australian Shares Index returned 13.4% p.a. ART general manager ...

Average super balance grows to $172k: ATO

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... billion in total tax revenue in FY23. Some 4.2% came from super funds or $24 billion, while individuals contributed the highest with $298 billion or 51.6% of the total. At 24.2%, companies contributed $140 billion, while 4.4% came from excise tax or ...

Golden parachutes deflate rapidly for some, not all ASX chiefs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... in the ASX 101-200 cohort increased significantly in FY24. In total, $23.11 million was paid out to 14 executives - the highest amount paid and largest number of terminations since FY11. The largest payment went to former Red 5 chief executive Mark Williams ...

Small industry super funds beat giants on trust, service, value

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... where members sometimes feel like they're just a number. Small industry fund members, nevertheless, reported some of the highest levels of switching intent, with 29% considering a move to another super fund. While a complete lack of trust is the most ...

Fin365 to build one-stop-shop for financial firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... software and services business, we can provide our customers a 'one-stop-shop' for a broader set of needs and ensure the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction." Qwrk managing director and founder Jo Hall explained the nature of outsourcing ...

Nuveen reaches $650m in commitments for local RE debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... global client group for Southeast Asia Andrew Kleinig said with the new capital, the firm can focus on working with the "highest calibre" of investors. "CPP Investments has provided significant value-add as a strategic investor, ensuring long-term success ...

Super funds' private market assets grow to $400bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... of total investments to private debt, Rainmaker said, noting that Hostplus at 2.8% and MLC Super Fund with 2.7% had the highest allocations. AustralianSuper, meanwhile, reduced its allocation from 2.2% to 1.5% over the two-year period. In a submission ...

King's honours list recognises excellence in super, finance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... Macquarie Group. Receiving the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in recognition of achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large is Jennifer Westacott, who is currently chair of Future Generation Global. ...

Top companies, chief executives ranked by fund managers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... financial officer, investor relations professionals, investor relations program, ESG, and company board. BHP posted the highest overall weighted score for most honoured company, with Macquarie Group, Aristocrat Leisure and CSL tied in second place, followed ...