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Regulation should be balanced: Levy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... these changes will make it easier for advisers and financial institutions to provide advice, while also being in the best interest of consumers. Earlier this month, as reported by Financial Standard, a Treasury spokesperson indicated that industry can ...

Norwegian wealth fund reports -14.1% return

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... contributed most negatively to the absolute return. "The market was impacted by war in Europe, high inflation, and rising interest rates. This negatively impacted both the equity market and bond market at the same time, which is very unusual. All the ...

Cold calling advice firms called out

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) is calling on the government to extend anti-hawking laws to combat financial advice firms using third parties to solicit business through cold calling. Unsolicited calls to consumers about superannuation ...

Maple-Brown Abbott selects UK, Europe distribution partner

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... investment pedigree and a unique product offering that resonates strongly with the market," he said. "We are encouraged by the interest our clients have shown already, especially in relation to Maple-Brown Abbott's integrated ESG capability." Rahmani ...

Another Diversa offering bites the dust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... VIP Super and Redgum Super among them. "Diversa has decided to adopt this course because it considers it is in the best interest of all members of the DIY Master Plan," Diversa said. DIY Master Plan has about 12 products under its umbrella, all of which ...

Grollo Group buys Mt Hotham airport

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
Melbourne's Grollo family has acquired Mt Hotham airport in Northern Victoria for over $6 million. Constructed in 1999 at an elevation of 4300 feet, Mt Hotham is the highest commercial airport in Australia, located a short drive from both the Mt ...

Private debt a silver lining of market volatility: QIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... Private Debt Market Opportunity report said there's opportunity for investors in private lending markets due to higher base interest rates, larger credit risk premiums, and more favourable deal terms. "Capital constraints and rising investor caution ...

ISA renews calls for super to be paid with wages

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
Changing the requirement to pay super with wages will drastically reduce unpaid super and give four million plus workers better investment returns, according to Industry Super Australia (ISA). In its pre-budget submission, ISA said that the "outdated ...

abrdn head of Aussie equities departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
The head of Australian equities at abrdn, Michelle Lopez, has left to pursue other interests, according to the asset manager. Lopez ran the local equities team for nearly four years after being promoted from deputy head in 2019. Joining abrdn in 2004 ...

Family office invests $200m with Regal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
... in Australia and New Zealand, along with asset-backed loans and other credit opportunities. "We are seeing increasing interest in private credit from Australian family offices, high net worth individuals and institutions as investors search for ways ...