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Pensioner work bonus top of mind for advisers

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
Social security measures relating to the Age Pension are among the most popular regulatory topics for Australian financial advisers, based on the questions they're asking BT's technical team. According to BT, the $4000 increase to the work bonus for ...

SWFs shrink for first time ever: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023
It's no surprise that 2022 was one of the most difficult years for State-Owned Investors (SOIs) in recent history, shrinking in value for the first time ever. Total value of the sector dropped by a total of US$1 trillion, according to Global SWF. Similarly ...

BlackRock rethinks fundamental equities, PMs depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023
BlackRock Australia is restructuring its fundamental equities business, in a move that's seen the departure of three portfolio managers. A spokesperson for BlackRock confirmed it is repositioning the Aussie fundamental equities business following a ...

APAC airports well positioned for recovery: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
Despite the weakening macroeconomic environment, global infrastructure assets, in particular airport assets in the Asia Pacific region, are continuing to rebound strongly following the pandemic. According a Fitch Ratings' report, the infrastructure ...

Australian equities to outperform in 2023: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
Australian equities are set to battle the bearish storm ahead and outperform global equities this year, according to the fund manager. Recent analysis by VanEck shows Australian equities, as represented by the S&P/ASX 200, was one of the best-performing ...

Australian CPI accelerates to 7.3%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 7.3% in the year to November, dragging inflation back up to its 32-year high. In October inflation dipped to 6.9%, showing signs of cooling off, however the elevated rise ahead of market expectation (7.2%) paints ...

Morningstar to introduce new rating system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
Morningstar Australasia is looking to scale its ratings universe, introducing the new Morningstar Medalist Rating. From May, the Medalist Rating will replace the Analyst Rating depicted by gold, silver and bronze medals. The aim, Morningstar says, is ...

ASIC confirms advisers can offer home equity access guidance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
ASIC has clarified that the Centrelink Home Equity Access Scheme isn't a credit product, allowing advisers to include it in retirement plans. Responding to an inquiry by Capital Advisory financial planner Michael Miller, ASIC said the operation of the ...

AvSuper provides merger update, drops admin fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
AvSuper confirmed its potential merger with Commonwealth Super Corporation is progressing, while also significantly reducing administration fees for members. Following an Expressions of Interest process, AvSuper signed a Memorandum of Understanding ...

ASIC FAR to display adviser QTRP status

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
From February 1, ASIC's Financial Advisers Register (FAR) will display whether a financial adviser can provide tax (financial) advice services to retail clients. To provide tax advice services to retail clients, a financial adviser must meet certain ...