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NZ Super responds to Australian social media laws

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
NZ Super, which has been active in calling for action on social media companies following the streaming of the Christchurch terror attacks, has responded to new laws passed in Australia. The laws, passed last week, mean that executives of social media ...

Couples need to talk money

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2019
New research from Westpac shows couples are struggling to discuss their financial matters. Westpac's Finance and Separation report shows that choosing to avoid discussions about their finances is a recurring theme among couples who have - or are considering ...

AXA IM acquires three Sydney hotels

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 26 FEB 2019
... were made on behalf of clients. AXA IM - Real Assets head of Australia Kumar Kalyanakumar said: "This transaction presents a rare opportunity to invest in a portfolio of high quality and extremely well located hotels as well as to build on our team's ...

APRA could oversee stalled super fund mergers

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2019
... consent required under the trustee's constitution)," the report said. "It is to be hoped that such extreme situations will be rare. Should such a situation occur, it would be for the trustee to take the necessary steps to ensure that its shareholders ...

Hayne recommends new regulatory overseer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
The Royal Commission final report recommends the roles of ASIC and APRA be adjusted when it comes to superannuation oversight. A new independent body will also oversee the regulators. Releasing his final report into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation ...

SMSF investments reach far and wide

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
... than income. The fund's highest value piece, Kalaya Witja, has been valued at $16,500. "The one-off nature of art makes it rare and collectible and investors are banking on the value increasing as a result of those factors," LaGreca explains. "Accredited ...

Andrew Hagger to lead investment, philanthropy group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2019
... gained such scale that it is now time to hand over the day-to-day leadership. Forrest described Hagger as an exceptional and rare leader who has combined an impressive commercial career with a long and dedicated commitment to philanthropy. Besides his ...

Advice associations combine for code monitoring

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
... across their respective memberships as part of the wider commitment to lift ethical and professional standards. Signifying a rare moment in Australia's financial advice industry, six professional associations will submit a code monitoring compliance ...

Retirees happier as they get older: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2018
... about their retirement. "Additionally, they are much less likely to feel sad, and feelings of disappointment are equally rare."

Vale Paul Costello

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2018
... manager of people, and also had an exceptional understanding of investment, together with a generous amount of common sense - a rare combination of skills indeed," Watson said. "When my fellow co-founder of Six Park, Pat Garrett and I decided to establish ...