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Treasury working on QAR, super tax concessions

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
A Treasury spokesperson has indicated when industry can expect the release of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) final report, while also confirming the government has not scrapped super tax concessions. A spokesperson for minister for financial services ...

Pre-retirees want, need financial advice: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... the intangible benefits of advice, there is a strong argument that financial advisers should embrace the drivers of quality of life and intentionally enhance the client's sense of purpose, financial capability, resilience, sense of control, day-to-day ...

We're doing a huge amount: Aware Super

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2023
... the fund is making a significant investment in its financial advice capabilities, regardless of what comes out of the Quality of Advice Review. Speaking to Financial Standard, Stewart pointed out that over the next five years, Aware estimates more than ...

Top 10 issues for super funds in 2023: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... current regulatory settings, financial viability concerns and risks of providing advice. Regulatory reform from the Quality of Advice Review may assist in providing appropriate advice for members moving into retirement, but it is expected that any recommendations ...

Bennelong picks new global chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... perspectives with the board and the Bennelong team. "It will be a privilege to lead a company that is already known for the quality of its people and products, and I can't wait to get started to help bring the best possible outcomes to Bennelong's clients," ...

Aviva appoints head of real assets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
... the growth of our real assets business in the UK and Europe whilst also continuing to provide our clients with the quality of investment thinking they have become accustomed to," said Daniel McHugh, head of real assets at Aviva Investors. McHugh said ...

ALRC should prioritise advice regulations: FPA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022
... of the corporations and financial services laws," she commented. Abood explained the ALRC's review complements the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) led by Michelle Levy. Both reviews consider "equally vital and distinct elements" of the corporations and ...

MA Financial secures $70m for property fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2022
MA Financial has raised $70 million for its MA Allendale Square Fund. The Perth office tower gained interest from high-net-worth investors (HNWI) across the firm's domestic and international client bases. The financial services firm explained it was ...

UK regulator looks to simplify advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
... people across the UK should have access to useful and affordable financial products and services which can improve their quality of life and support the economy," FCA executive director of markets Sarah Pritchard said. "These proposals are part of our ...

Financially stressed Aussies believe advice could improve well-being

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
... opportunity to access it. "We need to break down the barriers Australians face in getting financial advice, so we support the Quality of Advice Review. It's challenging the industry to think differently about how advice can be delivered by super funds." ...