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Portfolio resistance is key: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... alternative approaches and exposures in this new world," he said. "There are opportunities if you know where to look and it is prudent to consider your portfolio allocation." Chesler highlighted Future Fund has taken a total portfolio approach with a ...

We need to be ready: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
APRA is looking to further safeguard Australia's banking system following recent global events, warning economic ripple effects can still be felt across the pond. In an address on Tuesday, APRA chair John Lonsdale said no matter how resilient the ...

Another Aussie mandate for Apex Group

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
Brisbane-based investment firm Hamilton12 has selected Apex Group as administrator of its new Australian Shares Income Fund. The Hamilton12 Australian Shares Income Fund, launched this month, aims to generate long-term after-tax returns for Australian ...

NGS Super suffers cyber-attack

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
Some NGS Super members have had their private data compromised in an attack on the fund's systems. The fund was the victim of a cyber-attack on Friday, March 17 during which some of its systems were accessed. The fund said they were only accessed ...

Super funds are lousy at communications: Strategist

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... Ambitious Savers (9.9%), Pissed Off Pessimists (12.2%), Anti-Establishment Firebrands (6.0%), Lavish Mod Cons (5.5%), and Prudent Traditionalists (29.9%). Firstly, he said, Inner City Progressives are politically engaged, pro-change, they like climate ...

APRA preserves life insurance prudential standards

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
APRA will maintain four life insurance prudential standards following a brief consultation period. The prudential regulator flagged it was relatively satisfied with four prudential standards - Prudential Standard LPS 100 Solvency Standard; Prudential ...

Government introduces FAR, CSLR Bills

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
The Financial Accountability Regime and Compensation Scheme of Last Resort have been introduced to Parliament by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) Bill 2023 aims to promote accountability and responsible behaviour ...

Australian dividends surge in 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... benefit from wider margins, offset by a higher interest rate environment. Further dividend growth is possible, subject to prudent planning for rising levels of bad loans as economic growth slows. "Crucially, dividends are much less volatile than profits ...

Regulators sound alarm on cybersecurity, fraud in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
At the annual Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia conference, financial services regulators detailed their top priorities, including cybersecurity threats and fraud in the super industry. At the ASFA conference, financial services regulators ...

Yarra Capital awards admin, custody mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
Apex Group has been appointed by Yarra Capital Management to support its new $100 million private capital fund. The Yarra Private Capital Discovery Fund, launched in October last year, is a diversified portfolio of holdings in high growth potential ...