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Payday super to boost retirement savings for millions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... economic security of too many young women and others on lower incomes." Australian superannuation industry bodies Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) also welcomed the government's ...

JPMorgan acquires First Republic Bank

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... Republic's 84 existing offices located across eight states will reopen as branches of the JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. All depositors of First Republic Bank will also become depositors of JPMorgan and will have full access to all their ...

Citi names local chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... in Australia have seen marginal growth, according to data released in February by the Australian Custodial Services Association. Specifically, the group saw a 2.2% increase from the six months to December end, taking it to $693.6 billion.

SMSFs weather market storms: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
A joint research venture between the SMSF Association and the University of Adelaide's International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS) has found SMSFs outperformed the APRA-regulated fund sector during the 2020 market contraction but underperformed ...

Ad hoc changes to super scare self-funded retirees: ASA

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) has noted several issues it has with the government's super tax concessions proposals, including the taxing of unrealised profits on asset movements and lack of transition period. In its submission, the ...

Slash proposed tax rate for high super balances: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
To avoid disincentivising Australians saving more for retirement, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) urges the federal government to decrease the proposed 30% tax rate for superannuation balances that exceed $3 million. This is in response ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... vested interest that the factories I work with have union membership." However, few retailers encourage freedom of association, part of a pattern of corporate behaviour that active investors can influence to reduce risks, Carlsson said. "That leads back ...

Industry welcomes experience pathway consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... much-needed development for financial advisers who wish to continue working with clients beyond 2026. The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomed the draft legislation, which states an adviser with 10 years of cumulative experience providing ...

SMSF Association names head of membership

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
Neil Sparks will become the new head of membership and corporate development for the SMSF Association, effective May 1. Sparks currently serves as head of policy and technical services at BT, a tenure he has held for over 15 years. As a fellow of the ...

Aussies happy with compulsory super: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... members believing those who are self-employed should also be mandated to contribute. This is a headline result from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) 2023 Fund Member Survey and includes many individuals who considered themselves ...