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HESTA to pay members impacted by COVID revaluations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... decisions made by the fund in March 2020. APRA said in March 2020, HESTA made downwards adjustments to five single sector Choice options invested in unlisted assets but did not adjust other options with exposure to the same underlying unlisted assets ...

Insignia Financial eyes 'most efficient' title by 2030

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2024
... and simplify and reduce costs to manufacture. Hartley said Insignia Financial wants to be the "portfolio constructor of choice" by 2030. In all, Insignia Financial is targeting net cost savings of $200 million per annum while also driving double digit ...

HNWIs demand alternatives, platforms lack access

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2024
... just 11% for advisers focused further down the wealth spectrum) it's likely platforms that are more flexible around asset choice - whilst providing exceptional administrative capability - will continue to grow their share of the HNW advice market."

LGT Crestone takes over remainder of Commonwealth Bank's advice business

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024
... services," he said. He added that CBA remains committed to positioning Commonwealth Private as the "number one" banking choice for high-net-worth clients in Australia through its investment in bespoke banking services. CBA has been exiting the advice ...

ASIC chair defends Chairman's Lounge memberships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... with the perceived conflict of interest. "You previously named and shamed Qantas in the Shonky Awards [when working at Choice]... you've been on the consumer side, now you're at the regulator. What do you think about managing real and perceived conflicts ...

Commonwealth Super reports strong investment performance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... above inflation, for more consistent and dependable outcomes at and beyond retirement." She also noted that the fund's choice options, designed for specific work-life stages, have remained highly competitive over long periods of time. Separately, CSC ...

UniSuper offers plenty to like, says Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
UniSuper's collaborative approach to capital deployment and sound governance makes it a solid choice, according to Morningstar. Morningstar said UniSuper's strong leadership and collaborative nature reflect a team that's aligned with a total ...

abrdn bleeds $6bn, share price plummets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
... Interactive Investor; meanwhile, there are challenges to overcome in Adviser, where we aim to return to being the platform of choice for clients. In Investments, we need to do more to capitalise on our strengths and improve performance and flows, particularly ...

APRA questioned on super performance test

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
... transparency in superannuation, in October APRA released a package of performance metrics and insights for 876 MySuper and Choice products, which collectively represent most types of investment offerings for accumulation members. "We are currently examining ...

Harris vs Trump: Key economic policy differences

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
MLC senior economist Bob Cunneen has said the US budget deficit is expected to soar over the next 10 years no matter who wins the upcoming US presidential election. Cunneen said the US people will once again "be making profound choices" come November ...