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Data demonstrates success of compulsory super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... that 75% of retirees surveyed are satisfied with their financial security. McCallum said the survey revealed older Australians have felt the benefits of the compulsory super system. "It is truly a guarantee for a better later life, the report shows us ...

A sensible roadmap: Industry responds to QAR paper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... down by layers of red tape that has pushed the cost of advice to more than $5000, putting it out of reach for most Australians." He said Levy has listened to stakeholders and got the balance right, "by detailing a framework that allows consumers to get ...

Are Australia's wealthiest tight-fisted?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
The Centre for Social Impact's report investigating trends in Australians' income and philanthropic giving has found that although top-end wealth has grown, giving has lagged. Australia has the world's second highest median level of wealth and the fourth ...

AustralianSuper increases investment fees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
AustralianSuper has raised the fees of most investment options on account of its recent investments in several large infrastructure and property assets. The fund's balanced option, in which more than 90% of its members are invested, saw its fees ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
An Industry Super Australia (ISA) report has called the pool of national savings created by the super system a key strength of the Australian economy and the envy of the world. According to the report, in periods of economic uncertainty and market volatility ...

Insignia Financial profits jump 59% to $234.5m

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... advocate for, and help shape, the industry to improve access to affordable financial help, guidance and advice for Australians."

Sentinel, PGGM build-to-rent down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... continuing to deliver high quality, sustainable and community-focused living that enhances the housing choices available to Australians. "This is particularly important at a time where changes in the housing market and supply levels are front of mind ...

Remediation bills revealed amid call for levy freeze extension

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... can be made and implemented in time to impact this financial year. "Making financial advice more affordable for all Australians starts with making financial planning more affordable to practice," FPA chief executive Sarah Abood said. "There are activities ...

ASIC highlights strategic priorities

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2022
... crypto-assets market are all having a transformational impact." It added consumers remain vulnerable to investment scams. Australians lost more than $242 million to investment scams in the first half of 2022, with bank transfers continuing to be the ...

Credit Suisse hires head of infrastructure

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2022
Timothy Foy will join Credit Suisse Australia as its new managing director and head of infrastructure Australia. With over 26 years' experience, Foy joins from Jefferies where he also served as managing director and head of infrastructure. He has previously ...