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Super fund members eye change

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023
The superannuation industry is witnessing a 13-year peak in members' intention to switch funds, according to the latest Super member engagement report by Investment Trends. The report revealed that this surge in switching intention aligns with a substantial ...

HUB24 strengthens education capabilities

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
In an aim to provide more educational resources for financial advisers, HUB24 has expanded its relationship with HR technology platform Striver. Since 2022, HUB24 has been providing Striver students and graduates with access to education on managed ...

ASIC revises IDR reporting framework

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... to report to ASIC. It is only at this time that ASIC will begin publishing the IDR data, following analysis and communication ahead of publication. "We reached a significant milestone early in 2023 when the first group of licensees reported IDR data ...

Digitisation, personalisation key for advice firms: BlackRock

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... portfolios." Renitsky also encourages advisers to embrace digitisation as it provides a streamlined approach to client communication and education. "I would say that also goes to marketing your advice firm," he said. "But the opportunity to use digital ...

Purpose of pause to gather more data: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
... stronger case to pause at this meeting and reassess the need for further tightening at future meetings. "In considering communication of the board's decision, members observed that it was important to be clear that monetary policy may need to be tightened ...

Why clients fire their financial adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
... suggested. The second reason was the adviser's inability to communicate their value. "Many individuals who cited communication as their firing reason indicated that since they haven't heard from their adviser, the adviser must not be doing anything. ...

ASIC warns super funds on member communication failure

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
... about communicating the results. ASIC named and shamed the following trustees and the respective super funds whose communication strategies are under fire: BT Funds Management (Retirement Wrap), Equity Trustees Superannuation (AMG Super), EISS Super ...

Taskforce exposes rising dangers for retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
A Retail Market Conduct Task Force report, issued by IOSCO, has revealed a series of escalating threats to retail investors. The findings will shape ASIC's strategic priorities concerning retail investor harm, focusing on crypto assets, sustainable ...

Mergers, performance dim super satisfaction: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
... Statewide together with many others. "One of the key messages coming through from these mergers is the importance of communication and a smooth transition process for members throughout," Levine said. "As the industry continues to consolidate in the ...

Still work to be done on group insurance: ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
Superannuation funds need to improve the life insurance they provide members, with ASIC finding trustees have not made sufficient effort to do so since it began targeted work in the area in 2019. Last year, ASIC reviewed the actions of 15 trustees in ...