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Growth scare likely during second half of 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
... 78% inflation protection and up to 80% when further conditions such as real interest rates and variable property risk premium were applied. According to capital market research included in the report, medium-term forward returns for investors have improved ...

Rest secures investment in historic tower

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... acquisition of the stake in Quay Quarter Tower, around 1.8 million Rest members now have an interest in a state-of-the-art, premium-grade skyscraper overlooking Sydney Harbour," Rest deputy chief investment officer Simon Esposito said. "This landmark ...

TWUSUPER adds fee to combat cross subsidisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
The super fund will begin charging insured members an administration fee to make costs fairer for those without insurance. From August 1, TWUSUPER members with insurance cover will be charged 3% of their gross insurance premiums each month as a separate ...

FS Power50 nominations open for 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2022
... list of the 50 most influential financial advisers in Australia. Now in its ninth year running, the FS Power50 guide is a premium reference to the trailblazers and game-changers in financial advice. Those wishing to nominate themselves and/or an eligible ...

MLC Life enhances income product range

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
MLC Life Insurance has made improvements to its Income Assure and Income Assure+ products following adviser feedback. As a response to cost-of-living pressures, MLC has afforded customers the option to 'inflation proof' their cover to ensure ...

Diverger makes $65m bid for Centrepoint Alliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... maximum consideration for both would total $31.8 million and $31.8 million, respectively. The offer price represents a 30% premium on Centrepoint's closing price on June 22 and 29.8% premium on the volume weighted average price of the last six months. ...

Centuria sets up new agriculture fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022
... following our merger with Primewest in July 2021 and we intend to expand this vertical to capitalise on the growing demand for premium agricultural products." "Strong fundamentals that underpin the sector include population growth forecasts, which increase ...

Life Code update expands consumer protections

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022
The latest iteration of the Life Insurance Code of Practice features more than 50 new consumer protections, including a ban on blanket mental health exclusions and greater limits on surveillance. The updated Code follows consultation with industry ...

SCA buys Centuria shopping centre portfolio

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2022
... Australia. For Centuria, the divestments will generate about $5.7 million in performance fees. The sale price represented a 24% premium to book value. "These daily needs retail neighbourhood shopping centres have proved resilient throughout the past ...

Retirees doing it tough: ASFA

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022
ASFA's latest insights show the annual increase in the cost of living for some retirees is the largest seen in 12 years. According to ASFA's Retirement Standard figures for the March quarter, Australians aged around 65 living a comfortable retirement ...