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Highest paid ASX 200 chief executives revealed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... out on a bonus. "Bonuses should not become a given in Australian companies. At a time when companies are focused on productivity and performance, it is critical that bonuses are only paid for exceptional outcomes." ACSI executive manager of stewardship ...

Australia climbs global wealth ranks

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
... the need for investors to build a long-term wealth plan and to get the correct advice." The UBS report comes as the Productivity Commission (PC) released a new report showing Australia performs well on income mobility. "For most Australians, the amount ...

AMP MySuper options power past double-digit returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024
... very strong over the long timeframe we consider for our members who will be invested for another 20+ years. AI-led productivity benefits should underpin GDP growth and corporate earnings for many years to come. This, combined with a decade or so of spending ...

HESTA returns 9.1% to members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... investment opportunities in the climate transition, governments pushing to diversify supply chains, and the potential productivity benefits from the adoption of AI," she said. She emphasised a focus on remaining nimble, ensuring liquidity is available ...

AllianceBernstein appoints chief AI officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024
... whether certain investments are in line with regulatory requirements. Chin said the AI applications have seen improved productivity of between 50% to 75%.

Four out of five workers to search for new jobs: Hays

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2024
... activity will increase in the year ahead, up from 55% last year. While 55% of organisations have also reported that productivity has increased either moderately (36%) or significantly (19%). "Despite plans to increase business activity, their intention ...

New inspector-general of taxation appointed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... Chalmers announced the appointment of Selwyn Button, Alison Roberts and Barry Sterland as full-time commissioners to the Productivity Commission (PC) for five-year terms. Chalmers said the appointments will help the Commission deliver on its mission ...

RBA issues warning over inflationary spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... services price inflation is a key uncertainty. Also, although growth in unit labour costs has eased, it remains high. Productivity growth needs to pick up in a sustained way if inflation is to continue to decline." The RBA said returning inflation to ...

Australia's competitiveness climbs world rankings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
... for many years now, with little sign of improvement. We must do more to diversify our economy and revive our weak productivity." It wasn't all positive news for Australia though, with the country's worst result coming through from poor levels ...

Advisers shoulder massive wealth transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... ill-prepared in managing their inheritance. The $3.5 trillion Australians will inherit by 2050, according to the Productivity Commission, is more likely to be $4.9 trillion based on CoreData Research. This excludes $3.7 trillion of superannuation and ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

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Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

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A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

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