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Gen X remains the largest cohort in SMSF establishments: Class

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
Generation X and Millennials collectively drove about 85% of new self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) establishments for the six months to 31 December 2024, according to a new report from Class. The total value of the net assets administered on Class ...

Finance workers worry about job displacement from AI, government urged to take action

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... Committee on Employment, Education and Training last month, made 21 recommendations to help the government get on top of the fast-evolving state of AI and how it is impeding the workforce. "The committee acknowledges that task automation is increasing ...

Generation Development Group buys Evidentia

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
Generation Development Group (GDG) will acquire 100% of Evidentia Group for $320 million, as it looks to grow its foothold in the managed accounts space. The transaction will be partly funded by a fully underwritten equity raising of approximately $287.9 ...

Investment down as uncertainty rises

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
The outlook for business investment has deteriorated over the past year, according to the quarterly Investment Monitor report by Deloitte Access Economics. "The slowdown in the Australian economy has hit business revenues. This has particularly been ...

AMP launching 'market first' digital advice solution for super members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... more sophisticated digital advice journeys, leading actionable advice from within the member portal. "Now is the time to fast-track the shift to digital by incorporating advice into a superannuation fund's operations, laying the groundwork for its ...

Trump's tariff implications for Australian investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on China, with the latter already in effect while the others have been delayed by one month, subject to border and drug conditions - what does this ...

Future Fund reaches value of $237.9bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
... offshore assets. "The portfolio is now constructed to be more resilient to inflationary pressures and more responsive to the fast-changing world while generating attractive long-term returns."

WA best performing state, but economic growth lags

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... strong economic performance," it said. "We also said South Australia's economy had lost some momentum, but alongside the fast-improving Queensland economy, would remain near the top." The report also highlighted other states could be influenced by various ...

Chalmers' claims on super tax are 'misleading': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... remained skeptical as he urged the Senate not to proceed with it. Meanwhile, Burgess accused Chalmers of "playing hard and fast with truth" when he mentioned there were other parts of the superannuation system where unrealised gains are calculated. "In ...

VanEck to launch 'next evolution' long short ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... Neiron believes the launch of ALFA is timely and the volatility due to complexities including geopolitical tensions and the fast-changing interest rate landscape will help solidify that. "Meanwhile, style rotations and valuation gaps are presenting short-term ...