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Equip Super sets sights on being different

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
The $30 billion superannuation fund is firmly in its growth era, consolidating its multiple brands and products and unveiling a new look that it hopes will help achieve its ambitious plan of being "a different type of fund." Two years on from its official ...

UK government investigates sexism in financial services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... for evidence that compares financial services to other sectors, including international examples. In particular, the MPs hope to hear from women with experience in the sector. "As a committee, we'd like to know whether women feel more supported in the ...

Federal Reserve plans upping capital requirements

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023
The US Federal Reserve has proposed a regulatory overhaul in which the nation's largest banks would be forced to hold more capital in hopes future meltdowns in the sector can be prevented. Federal vice chair for supervision Michael Barr outlined ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen to 5.6%, fueling hopes the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will pause interest rate hikes next week. The latest CPI numbers, released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), came as a pleasant ...

Dealer group adopts profit-for-purpose model

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... well beyond just the fortunate few," Coloretti said. The Spark Legacy Program will also comprise of a charity fund, Spark Hope, which will be overseen and governed by an independent trustee and become a mechanism for Spark advisers to contribute towards ...

Asset managers ride the storm: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
While recent volatility has undoubtedly rattled the investment management landscape, it hasn't deterred asset managers from their future plans, according to a recent global study. The study, conducted by Coalition Greenwich in partnership with Northern ...

Advisers embrace less back-office burden

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... SoA only that they'll be clearer and easier to understand. "As usual, the devil is in the detail," said Khouri. "And I hope that the legislation will be practical and provide us and product providers with adequate guidance."

Centuria looks to grow WA portfolio

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
The latest purchase of a $16 million Busselton neighbourhood shopping centre reflects the group's increased focus on the golden state, according to head of retail Bruce McCully. The daily needs neighbourhood shopping centre is anchored by a Coles ...

Next RBA boss to be picked in July: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
... methodical and considered way," he said. Chalmers said he is in the process of consulting with Cabinet on the decision. "I hope to finalise a view in the coming weeks. I'm aiming to make an announcement in July, but certainly by the time that parliament ...

Government pledges $2bn to fast-track social housing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
The government has unveiled a $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator investment to expedite the construction of new social housing across Australia. The Social Housing Accelerator funds will be dispensed to State and Territory governments within the ...