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Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... wave, avoiding the reef to help advisers approach the asset class in a considered manner and to avoid some of the pitfalls. One example is considering the illiquidity risks. A "soft lock" where investors are penalised for taking out their money in the ...

Coastal Advice Group expands reach

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... The Newcastle-based group has acquired RI Brighton and Wealth for Life Financial Planning as part of its strategy to become one of the leading financial advice providers in the country. The acquisition of the firms, both based out of Adelaide, will see ...

Interest rates on hold as RBA pauses

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... inflation expectations are consistent with the inflation target," Bullock said. "The effects of recent rate hikes, including the one in the previous month, will continue to affect the economy." Bullock recognised that high inflation is causing a strain ...

Barings prepares new strategies for local institutional investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... decent, capable managers, giving private borrowers the confidence to tap into the market competitively, and not just relying on one or two providers, which might be fickle." While the leveraged loan market remains active with a steady stream of transactions ...

Qantas Super takes merger plans to new heights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... the change was to reduce the likelihood of people unintentionally having multiple super accounts - a worthy goal - however one of the side effects of this change is that Qantas Super will not grow its new membership as much as previously expected." Finally ...

HNWs require specialist expertise: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... While investment management is undoubtedly a core service required by HNW clients, the report said it is likely to be simply one of many utilised in solving their problems. "Centring the benefits around investment management to HNW investors is likely ...

Payday super timing, deliberate: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... lessen liabilities. "When the government released the consultation paper, they did highlight some advantages for employers. One of the key ones being that it would be easier for the employer running the business because their liabilities wouldn't ...

Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... years, including Zuper, Brightday, MYONESUPER, and Super Prophets. On December 1, Superhero Super members were merged into one single account, removing the Autopilot and Control options. The new investment option menu, which includes the Moderate, Growth ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... drawdown rates, investment strategies and/or longevity products," the paper read. Changing the minimum drawdown framework is one option. This could be revising minimum rates to "achieve a smoother drawdown profile over retirement to better reflects retirees' ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... considerations typically take centre stage when planning for retirement, it's the non-financial considerations that dictate whether one has a good retirement. They suggest individuals take a holistic approach and remember to plan for their physical ...