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Downside risk dominates Australia's economic outlook: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... of growing uncertainty for the global economy. "The IMF has provided a glowing report card for our budget and our economic plan," Chalmers said. "The independent assessment from the IMF backs our strategy to build a stronger, more inclusive and more ...

Regulation should be balanced: Levy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
Financial advisers need a balanced regulatory framework, says Michelle Levy, lead of the government's Quality of Advice Review (QAR). At an event hosted by PritchittBland, Levy said almost all stakeholders are unhappy with the current system; financial ...

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 ...

APRA restructures, appoints new executive directors

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... members reviewed the organisational structure and decided to make some changes to better support delivery of APRA's Corporate Plan, it said. These changes include strengthening APRA's capability in technology and data and aligning its communication and ...

AFA, FPA plan joint roadshow

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
Irrespective of the outcome of the upcoming merger vote, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) will host a combined roadshow event across the country this year. The Combined Association ...

Another Diversa offering bites the dust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
Diversa is winding up DIY Master Plan, saying it is in the best interests of members, who will now be transferred to HUB24 Super. Established in 2007, DIY Master Plan is a solution for financial advice groups looking to offer their own superannuation ...

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 ...

Aussies not bothered by volatile markets: State Street

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... SPDR distribution in Asia Pacific Meaghan Victor said. In addition, Victor said that more than half of Australian investors plan to maintain their long-term investment strategy in 2023, compared to a minority of global investors. "A further one in six ...

Fintech predictions for 2023: Finura

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
Finura Group said it expects to see six key themes emerge this year for technology in the financial services industry. In its Wealth Tech Predictions 2023 report, the global technology consultant said wealth professionals are confronted with both headwinds ...

Family office invests $200m with Regal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
An Australian family office is investing $200 million in the Regal Private Credit Opportunities Fund, with the potential for a further $100 million down the line. Regal said the mandate, from a "prominent" family office, has significantly accelerated ...