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Global alliance calls for BNPL regulations

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
... fees, including taking out an additional loan or foregoing household essentials. The research also shows that 30% of Australians have used a BNPL service in the last 12 months, and that 21% of those users have used the service to pay for basics such ...

AustralianSuper appoints first chief operating officer, hires in New York

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
The superannuation giant has promoted its group executive for finance operations to the role of chief operating officer, while also building out its investments team in New York. AustralianSuper has named Peter Curtis as its first chief operating officer. ...

CareSuper risk chief departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
The industry superannuation fund is hunting a new chief risk officer after the incumbent took a role with AustralianSuper. Belinda Ray served as CareSuper's chief risk officer for the past decade, having joined the fund in January 2012. She will join ...

Super mergers only beginning: J.P. Morgan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
We've only seen the start of consolidation in superannuation, with mergers to accelerate, according to a new survey from J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan's inaugural Future of Superannuation Report interviewed 12 super fund leaders, who collectively manage ...

Hostplus commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
Industry fund Hostplus has committed to net zero by 2050, in line with Australia's commitment to the Paris Agreement. "Climate change represents a significant financial risk to global markets and economies over the longer term. We have a responsibility ...

Tiger Trade debuts down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022
... Other than US, ASX and Hong Kong shares and ETFs, the platform is also one of the few online brokers to offer local Australians access to US options. "We are backed by a team of experienced IT engineers and finance professionals. This is why we have ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
... Advice Review. I believe there are many ways we can improve the regulation of financial advice, making it easier for Australians to receive quality advice when they need it and in a form they want. I am optimistic about what we can achieve," Levy said. ...

Industry funds buoyed by unlisted assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
... not-for-profit status. Not-for-profit funds have lower cost structures than other super funds, ISA's newly released Millions of Australians Own Big Super report finds. Furthermore, industry funds are keeping costs down thanks to in-housing investment ...

Hejaz Financial Services partners with outsource Financial

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
... outsource want to ensure that our brokers are able to offer a product suite that is diverse and inclusive for all Australians." Hejaz already has around 6500 customers directly or through intermediaries, with 400 accredited brokers. Hejaz Finance is ...

NEOS hires operations chief, launches new product

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
... Michael Rogers said: "While we continue to manufacture and distribute our own protection products and services to Australians, we're excited to partner with NEOS to bring this new insurance offering to the market." NEOS came to market with a vision ...