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Retirees not confident in Age Pension: Allianz Retire+

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... personal challenges." This study follows the recent white paper released by Allianz Retire+ which advocates for a shift in focus in retirement financial planning. "Australians are looking to embrace a second act that could span 25 years or more, but ...

Pacific Current sees profits up 24%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
Pacific Current Group (PAC) saw funds under management grow 18% to $42.5 billion for the full year ended June 30. Boutique Contributions, ex mark-to-market adjustments, grew 16% driven by a 23% growth in management fee-related revenues. In addition ...

New bill seeks to block investments involving Cbus

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
... other investors, Cbus invests in meeting the challenge of housing in Australia where it stacks up for members. "Our sole focus is on delivering the best possible financial returns for our members, as we have done for the last 40 years as a top performing ...

Insignia Financial books $185m loss, halts dividends

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
The costs associated with the wealth giant's transformation and increased remediation provisions have resulted in a $185.3 million net loss and the need to pause dividends as it undertakes a strategic review. Releasing its full-year results to the ASX ...

Minchin Moore merges with Brand Financial

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
Minchin Moore has merged with Queensland-based Brand Financial to open its new Brisbane office in a move it said is part of its national expansion strategy. In addition to the merger, Justin Brand has been names as partner and regional manager for Queensland. ...

ASIC locks eyes on super industry

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
... transformation work that has been underway at ASIC over the past three years had helped the agency to review and clarify its focus areas. "While the overarching themes of our existing strategic priorities remain consistent, our updated Corporate Plan ...

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
Zenith Investment Partners head of asset allocation Damien Hennessy said the looming risk of a recession in the United States has spurred some investment changes. Hennessey said the weaker-than-expected July jobs report in the US raised concerns of ...

Equity Trustees names chief risk officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
Equity Trustees (EQT) has announced the appointment of Nevein Versace to the role of chief risk officer, set to begin September 23. She will replace the outgoing Owen Brailsford, who is set to leave the business after five years at the end of August. ...

Channel Capital launches European Private Credit Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... fund aims to deliver risk-adjusted returns through exposure to directly originated senior secured debt with borrowers. Its focus is on high-quality, mid-to large cap companies with stable cash flows, and leading market positions in recession-resilient ...

CFS, Bravura, Elemnta team up to enhance FirstChoice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... CFS chief executive of superannuation Kelly Power said this "significant enhancement" will afford advisers more time to focus on their clients. Elemnta chief executive Shaun Green said as former advisers, the company understands the challenges within ...