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MLC general manager departs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
... many times, that advisers play an extremely important role in creating and protecting the wealth of many thousands of Australians and I do believe our industry will prosper in the years ahead and we will be viewed as a true profession and one we can ...

ERS figures hit $17 billion

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
The latest round of APRA data has revealed that $17.1 billion in early release of super (ERS) applications have now been paid. Billions are being withdrawn each week, despite COVID-19 restrictions easing in most Australian states. Last week $15.9 billion ...

CBA donates $2m to community charities

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
... to own and support local causes that they are passionate about," he said. "While we typically have supported young Australians through this program, this year we've broadened our support to assist all deserving charities given the extremely challenging ...

Chief economist update: Still the best and better than all the rest

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... Monetary Fund's (IMF) recently-released 'World Economic Outlook, June 2020' update reinforces the luck of Australians (sorry Ireland). The IMF its 2020 world GDP growth forecast by 1.9 percentage points (from its April 2020 prediction) to ...

Super fund names head of portfolio design

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
A $52 billion super fund has announced a new senior appointment, with the newly created role being part of the funds new investment leadership team structure. HESTA has named Stephanie Weston as its first head of portfolio design, effective today. Weston ...

Crypto investment opportunities outright scams: ASIC

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... scammers. ASIC executive director for assessment and intelligence Warren Day said COVID-19 had created a perfect storm. "Australians are at risk of being scammed and losing money, and scammers are using age-old tactics in new and sophisticated ways to ...

Chi-X releases viral TraCRs stocks

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... pandemic. "COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work, so it is only natural that it is also informing the way Australians invest and the types of stocks they want," Jokovic said. "Our latest tranche of TraCRs allow Australian investors to gain single-stock ...

ATO doubles down on fraud crackdown

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2020
... release of superannuation, and boosting cash flow for employers. ATO deputy commissioner Will Day said that with so many Australians impacted by COVID-19, the ATO's priority is to ensure payments get to those who need them. "We know the overwhelming ...

First Nations Foundation gets COVID-19 funding

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2020
... executive Phil Usher said. "This announcement is welcome given we have long said that the best outcomes for Indigenous Australians are achieved when they are helped by Indigenous-led organisations." The other recipients of funding are Beam Australia ...

Administrators appointed to IPO Wealth

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2020
... word platinum. He said Mayfair Platinum will re-emerge in the new financial year in a new form. He also called on all Australians to "get behind" Mayfair 101's development of Mission Beach.