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CSLR legislation tabled, advice sector responds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
... that the government got the essential features of the scheme correct, including the $150,000 cap on individual claims and a focus on financial advice failures. "Our collective goal should be a compensation scheme that is rarely required as adequate capital ...

Rising number of active funds underperforming: SPIVA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
Most active funds underperform in every reported category over longer-term horizons, according to the biannual S&P Indices Versus Active Funds (SPIVA) Australia Scorecard. However, although long-term performance statistics are poor, the SPIVA Australia ...

Maxcap names director, direct investment

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
... understanding of product development and management," Hulett said. "His extensive industry experience, deep market knowledge and focus on strategic objectives will complement our high performing regional teams to drive sustainable growth." Hulett added ...

ACCC approves Dye & Durham, Link deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose Dye & Durham's acquisition of Link Group, provided Dye & Durham divests its existing Australian businesses. Dye & Durham offers information broking services, conveyancing and legal practice ...

Montgomery, Aura Group launch new income fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... manager," Montgomery chair Roger Montgomery said. "By lending to small and medium enterprises through loan originators, the focus on income has produced an enviable track record for the Aura High Yield SME Fund for wholesale clients. Now, we can offer ...

Aware Super launches $7 billion property arm

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... a $1.7 billion real estate portfolio, which we're excited to further expand in the Australian market with an initial focus on industrial, living, and mixed-use sectors," she explained. Aware Super said the platform is part of its ongoing commitment ...

BFID no hindrance to helping vulnerable members: Panel

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
More needs to be done to protect the super sector's most vulnerable members, with the Conference for Major Super Funds being told that doing so would be a breach of the best financial interest duty is a myth. AIST senior manager, policy David Haynes ...

Super wars not over: Swan

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
Appearing on a panel at the Conference for Major Super Funds, Cbus chair Wayne Swan warned the industry has a fight on its hands when it comes to big structural reforms moving forward. "I was in the parliament when we started the Super Guarantee 30 ...

Climate skills development needed: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... Major Super Funds a sneak peek of work the Institute has been undertaking into sustainable finance skills, with a particular focus on climate skills. The research follows similar studies done in Canada and Ireland that uncovered a gap in the skills that ...

FM Global appoints APAC executives

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... since served in a variety of roles, including account engineer, account manager, and client service manager with a primary focus on Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Prior to joining FM Global, Hian Hong worked as a process engineer ...