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Magellan Financial Group 'redemption risks heightened'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
Magellan Financial Group's fair value estimates have been cut by both UBS and Morningstar due to an increased risk of redemptions following the announced departure of head of investments and infrastructure Gerald Stack, who's leaving the firm in July. ...

Rest calls for advice reforms, extending SG

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... for businesses. "We represent over one million young members under the age of 30, and we want all young workers to have a fair start with super. The change we propose will provide that fair start and financially benefit countless young workers right ...

Minimum service standards for super funds welcomed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... areas which the government feels "need improvement". These include the timely and compassionate handling of death benefits, fair and efficient processing of insurance claims, and clear, respectful and accessible communications with members. "While most ...

Chalmers' claims on super tax are 'misleading': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) says Treasurer Jim Chalmers' claims that the $3 million superannuation tax followed extensive consultation are misleading, accusing the Treasurer of making several ambiguous statements in defence of the tax. SMSFA chief ...

Aussie billionaires make $67k per hour: Oxfam

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... the federal election looms, it's critical that our political leaders take bold steps to ensure the super-rich pay their fair share of taxes, so we can fund essential services like healthcare, education, and climate action - and build a fairer society ...

SEC names acting chair, establishes crypto taskforce

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... knowledge, expertise, and experience of the agency and its people. The SEC has a vital mission-protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation-that plays a key role in promoting innovation, jobs ...

Vanguard fined US$106m for investors' massive tax bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... cease, and desist from future violations, and pay a total of US$106.41 million to be distributed to affected investors via a Fair Fund. "Vanguard is committed to supporting the more than 50 million everyday investors and retirement savers who entrust ...

$3m super tax will level playing field: Australia Institute

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
Laws that will double the tax on earnings of superannuation balances over $3 million, which were shelved in late 2024, will make the system fairer particularly as many are doing it tough, The Australia Institute says. The Australia Institute chief economist ...

Where to invest when local equities look expensive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... diversification and better value, according to Morningstar market strategist Lochlan Halloway. Australian equities are trading 8% above fair value, making local markets among the most expensive globally. This premium isn't extreme by historical standards ...

FAAA accuses government of crucial CSLR failure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) believes the government may have failed in its obligations when introducing the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) by skipping a key step. Following a review of documents the FAAA obtained ...