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Power50 kicks off for 2023

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023
... recognising the most influential financial advisers in the profession. Now in its 10 th year, the FS Power50 aims to shine a light on those advisers who are doing the most for their industry and their clients. Financial Standard defines 'influential' ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
BlackRock Alternatives has secured over $500 million from Australian and global institutional and sovereign co-investors to expedite the development of the Waratah Super Battery. The Waratah Super Battery (WSB), believed to be one the largest committed ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... reported, the choice to hike at that meeting was a finely balanced one," he said. "If the backdrop is seen in a similar light next week, today's figures should push the balance in favour of pausing, which is our central case." When asked his opinion ...

Adviser levy tripled, labelled "deeply unfair"

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... is already acknowledged to need reform." "We call upon the government to urgently reconsider the removal of the freeze in light of the flaws in the model being used to calculate the levy, and the negative impact on Australian consumers who will ultimately ...

Dealer group adopts profit-for-purpose model

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
Spark Financial Group will officially begin operating as a profit-for-purpose organisation with the launch of its Spark Legacy Program. The Melbourne-based dealer group says it will donate 100% of its profits to nominated charity partners, with an objective ...

FSCP hands down second order, audits adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
... determinations, Capital Advisory director and financial planner Michael Miller said while the first decision was fairly light on detail, given the nature of the conduct, the second decision is more interesting when looking at the impact of the sanction ...

New inquiry targets audit sector following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... detailed investigation and analysis of the regulatory, legislative, and legal factors within the sector after PwC shone a light on possible misconduct, she said. The firm came under surveillance in recent months after it was discovered senior PwC partners ...

Next RBA boss to be picked in July: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Phillip Lowe will learn his fate next month following a government consultation on his possible reappointment. Lowe's current term is set to end in September and the government intends to consider the appointment ...

NAB progresses closure of custody arm

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
NAB has confirmed it is on track with the wind down of its asset servicing business, including helping its existing clients in selecting a new custodian. As part of an agreement, NAB Asset Servicing is referring some of its clients to Citi and giving ...

Super fund ESG options underweight BHP, overweight CSL

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... isn't to solve climate change or address every social ill facing Australia. "This makes running a super fund portfolio in light of all the ESG and climate action constraints akin to walking a high wire tightrope," he said. "Plus, through following ...