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Australian firms may face 'intense competition': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... deputy governor Andrew Hauser said the effects of US President Donald Trump's tariffs may increase competition for Australian firms operating in China. Hauser said he visited China just after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs and while the extent of then ...

Australian investors loyal to wealth managers - until they're not

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
Australian investors show a greater willingness to stay with their wealth provider than their global counterparts, according to the 2025 EY Global Wealth Research Report. However, despite this relative loyalty, more than one in five investors still ...

Cost-of-living, unaffordable advice fuels financial stress: Surveys

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... everyday Australians who genuinely want financial clarity but perhaps aren't sure about where to start," she said. Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) chief executive Cassandra Goldie said the latest rate cut is "hugely important for people ...

Stake 'breaks barriers' with inaugural fixed income product

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
The investment platform has launched an actively managed fund, targeting a return of 2% above the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate. Launched today, Stake Accumulate is primarily invested in liquid, fixed income securities, but may also invest ...

Challenger adds to board director lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... experiences software company. His experience also includes a 10-year stint at M&C Saatchi as managing director leading the Australian business and was previously an advisor to the board of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. Challenger chair Duncan ...

Super tax debate suffocates action for low-income Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
As politicians, industry groups, and financial experts spar over the $3 million super tax, which will only affect a fraction of Australians, another critical problem is being ignored. The "vast majority" of people under 30 will never have more than ...

Centrepoint Alliance locks in hundreds of Brighter Super advice clients

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... associated fees, and the total amount paid for the acquisition. As Centrepoint finalised its acquisition timetable, Australian Wealth Advisors Group became a substantial holder with a 15.1% stake, holding over 30 million shares. On the same day, COG ...

ASIC accuses Kalkine of providing unlicensed advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... retail investors. It operates in Australia, Canada, the UK and US. ASIC has imposed new licence conditions on Kalkine's Australian financial services licence (AFSL) to ensure compliance with its obligations as an AFS licensee. "These conditions require ...

ANZ Staff Super loses investment head

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... remaining corporate funds, may be considering merger options. Potential partners mentioned in market discussions include Australian Retirement Trust (which acquired CBA's scheme), Equip, or Mercer. Interestingly, following Dias's departure, ANZ ...

QIC hires institutional sales director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... institutional sales, and manager research. A QIC spokesperson said: "Tracy brings a strong network and knowledge of the Australian institutional investor market, with a strong record of driving sales strategy and client relationships." Reporting to Paul ...