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FPA Congress a chance to 'reunite, reset'

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2022
... information enabling them to work more closely with clients and understand their changing needs, particularly in the post-pandemic environment. Now with a proposal put to members to merge with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), the FPA Congress ...

Will listed infrastructure protect portfolios during market downturn?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022
... equities and listed infrastructure were significantly affected in 2020 by the market volatility at the beginning of the pandemic. "As of the end of July 2022, global equities have faced a period of significant negative performance, particularly in the ...

Not enough being done to fix super gap: AIST

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
In opening the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees' Conference of Major Super Funds, chief executive Eva Scheerlinck lamented the glacial pace of change for women when it comes to superannuation. Touching on why closing the gender super ...

Women have suffered greater financial loss post-pandemic: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
While a third of men in Australia experienced a boost in their annual income during COVID, just one in four women saw an increase, according to new research from Equipsuper. The results of Equip's survey also reveal that a larger proportion of men ...

Link Group acquires HS Pensions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2022
... Bhatia said: "The last two years have seen a high level of corporate activity for Link Group in addition to the global pandemic and market volatility associated with higher inflation and higher interest rates." "Despite these challenging and potentially ...

FICAP raises over $120k for charity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
... critical to fund its Livewire program at the Westmead Children's Hospital, to ensure its continued throughout the pandemic. "Livewire transforms the healthcare experience and well-being of teenagers living with chronic illness or disabilities through ...

Online investor numbers taper out: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
Retail investor numbers have dropped as pandemic-driven hype dampens according to an Investment Trends, 2022 First Half Australia Online Investing report. The report reveals retail online investor numbers have begun to ease. An estimated 1.47 million ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... in 40 capital raisings and invested an additional $550 million with its portfolio companies. Further, throughout the pandemic from March 2020 to June 2022, the fund provided $2.6 billion to 74 companies. But more than just cushioning Australia's ...

Julie Lander resigns as CareSuper chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... Fund Executives Association Limited's Fund Executive of the Year Award, recognised for her leadership during the pandemic and recent period of legislative and regulatory change, her commitment to supporting and building the industry's reputation ...

Norwegian wealth fund records $250bn loss

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... infrastructure returned -13.3%. "Technology companies produced the period's weakest return... The surge in demand during the pandemic for digital advertising, e-commerce and semiconductors has normalised. Growing fears of recession have also impacted ...