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Fidelity finds key barriers in Australian estate planning

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... the amount of wealth required to meet financial legacy goals. "For many older clients, planning their legacy is a primary focus, and service offerings will need to evolve from retirement planning to estate planning to ensure their wishes are fulfilled. ...

Calls for paid menopause leave gather momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... said. "Aware Super is committed to closing the gender retirement gap in Australia and also within our organisation. This focus on supporting the impacts of menopause in the workplace is just one of our gender equity policies to achieve that goal." In ...

Startup success hinges on founder personality: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... confidence of Steve Jobs, the exuberance and energy of Richard Branson, the calm under pressure Jeff Bezos, the discipline and focus of Mark Zuckerberg, and the trustworthiness of Larry Page and Sergey Brin underpin their company's success," he said. ...

KeyInvest, Mantis Funds launch investment bond offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
The Adelaide-based specialty financial services provider has partnered with Mantis Funds to bring investment bonds to wealth managers, financial advisers and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). As part of the deal, Mantis will become the exclusive external ...

Equity Trustees offloads Irish business

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Equity Trustees will sell its Irish business for a nominal sum, having reached a deal with its management team. The Irish business is being purchased via a management buyout by Equity Trustees Ireland chief executive Kevin Lavery, with additional investment ...

Alternatives to top $33tn by 2028

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Globally, alternatives' assets under management (AUM) will reach around $33 trillion (US$24.5tn) by the conclusion of 2028, up from the estimated $22 trillion (US$16.3tn) expected at the end of 2023. According to Preqin's Future of Alternatives ...

AIA restructures retail insurance unit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... process, as well as provide simplified and more tailored experiences to its customers "and it will deepen our customer-first focus." "As part of our focus on getting future fit, we are adapting to new challenges to continue to be at our best for our ...

Life insurance industry profits double, premiums rise: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... from 2019-21, we can see the impact of insurers repricing existing business," Cummings said. "We expect to see an ongoing focus on costs and expenses and embedding business efficiencies to further improve profit levels." Also, although lapse rates for ...

legalsuper appoints finance chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... said the creation of the new role is to further drive excellence in strategic operations across the business with a strong focus on the super fund's financial decision-making and management to support the growth agenda. "Michael has direct superannuation ...

Keppel private fund expands into Australia

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... supported by macrotrends including rapid urbanisation, an expanding middle class and rising affluence, as well as a continued focus on high-quality education," Keppel Corporation chief executive of fund management and chief investment officer Christina ...