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The self-funded retiree is a misnomer: Institute

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
New research from The Australia Institute shows the cost to the federal budget of tax concessions is almost on par with the total cost of the Age Pension, with the think tank declaring the 'self-funded retiree' a misnomer. According to the insights ...

Associations call for improved access to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... Financial Services Council chief executive Blake Briggs, FINSIA chief executive and managing director Yasser El-Ansary, Institute of Public Accounts chief executive Andrew Conway, Licensee Leadership Forum chief executive Neil Younger, SMSF Association ...

Cold calling advice firms called out

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) is calling on the government to extend anti-hawking laws to combat financial advice firms using third parties to solicit business through cold calling. Unsolicited calls to consumers about superannuation ...

Super funds must unlock diversification opportunities: HSBC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
The recent partnership between the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and HSBC will help superannuation funds diversify globally, says the latter's head of markets and securities services Nick Wheeler. In an interview with Financial ...

MLC Life Insurance welcomes new non-executive director

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
... of Westpac, Royal Bank of Scotland, and ANZ Bank. Stephen also held board roles with the International Financial Risk Institute and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). MLC Limited chairman Peter Grey welcomed the appointment and ...

HSBC eyes bigger slice of super pie

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2023
HSBC Australia has partnered with the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) as it looks to expand its services in the Australian superannuation sector. The new partnership will see HSBC and AIST collaborate to help inform the latter's ...

Bravura restructures operating model, makes new appointments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2023
Bravura's executive team has instituted an organisational change program to reconfigure its operating model, shifting some leadership roles. The program, led by Bravura chief executive Libby Roy, will focus on establishing a product framework that supports ...

AAT overturns ban on former Spaceship chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2023
... chief executive Paul Bennetts was also banned in 2022 after he was found to have dishonestly obtained his Australian Institute of Company Directors qualification by having a subordinate employee - a compliance officer - complete his assessments without ...

Expand access to financial services: AUSTRAC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
... consultation with a broad range of industry groups, including the Australian Banking Association (ABA) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. ABA chief executive Anna Bligh said it's an important step in assisting people who find ...

Regional commercial real estate to run hot: REIA

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... commercial real estate is at the top of the list for key investment opportunities in 2023, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)'s inaugural State of the Industry Report. The report, which was conducted alongside commercial property ...