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Delayed reforms put pensioners at risk: OECD

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2022
... wellbeing of current, and future pensioners, the OECD argued. Instead, the international organisation proposed that policy makers plan, implement and monitor the development of asset-backed pension arrangements. "Policy makers need to make sure that ...

Corporate super plan seeks merger partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
... found it would struggle to satisfy members' best interests in two years' time. The Alcoa of Australia Retirement Plan has informed members it is developing a criterion for potential transition partners and a shortlist of funds for its trustees ...

MLC Life adds to board

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
Catherine Dubé has been appointed as an independent, non-executive director on the board of MLC Life, effective December 16. As part of MLC's planned board renewal, Dubé will also be appointed chair of the board audit committee, replacing Sandra Birkensleigh ...

Hostplus, Maritime Super make merger official

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
Almost two years since pooling their assets, the two funds have officially signed a successor fund transfer deed. Expected to take place in September 2023, the merger will see Maritime Super members transferred to Hostplus and all Maritime Super assets ...

Colonial First State adds 17 new funds to FirstChoice platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
Colonial First State (CFS) has significantly expanded its FirstChoice menu, adding a range of ETF exposures, fixed interest, and sustainability strategies. Following the addition of the 17 new funds, the FirstChoice platform has reached the largest ...

HNWs recalibrate investment goals: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
Latest research from Investment Trends has indicated that the proportion of Aussie high-net-worths making substantial asset allocation changes to their portfolio has shrunk for the second year in a row, with just under two in five (37%) making substantial ...

2023 adviser exam dates released

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
ASIC has announced the sitting dates for the 2023 financial adviser exams, the first of which will be held on February 16. Advisers should note that all enrolments for the February Cycle 20 sitting will be open from January 10 and close on January 30. ...

Financially stressed Aussies believe advice could improve well-being

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
The increased cost of living has left Australians feeling financially stressed; however, a large cohort believes financial advice could be the solution - if it were affordable. A new survey by the Australian Retirement Trust (ART) reviewed feedback ...

AMP appoints new chief financial officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
... team at this critical point in our transformation. Peter will play a key role in helping accelerate our strategic growth plan." "James leaves AMP with a strong finance team in place, which is well positioned to continue to support the delivery of our ...

Perpetual names planned post-acquisition executive lineup

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
Perpetual has revealed the notional appointments for its executive committee, who will lead the combined group following completion of its proposed acquisition of Pendal Group (Pendal). Perpetual chief executive and managing director Rob Adams, who ...