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Active Super found guilty of greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
Active Super has been found guilty of misleading the public with false claims about its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials. The profit-to-member fund, which is set to merge with Vision Super in March 2025, made claims on its website ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... the Commonwealth Rent Assistance increasing by 10% from 20 September 2024 can help alleviate financial pressures. This social security measure benefits more people than what some clients might expect, for example, those who are living in retirement villages ...

Australian Ethical updates investment guide

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... Australian Ethical also added that its ethical criteria may change in response to technological and scientific developments, social and other changes in the world. "We may develop new criteria and change existing criteria. For example, the emergence ...

MIESF adjusts insurance premiums

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... value insurance products at competitive rates, recent legislative reforms, the global pandemic, and changes in economic and social factors have had a "considerable impact on group insurance," resulting in higher premiums. This increase, however, is part ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... years. For a "modest lifestyle" in retirement, which allows for basic health insurance and infrequent exercise, leisure, and social activities, a couple would need $47,387 per year, while singles would require $32,915. Crucially, both budgets assume ...

Stockland, Invesco Real Estate forge land lease deal

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024
... by Australia's ageing population and growing preference of retirees for community living benefits such as increased social connectivity and resort-like amenities, Louis said. The IRE partnership marks Stockland's second partnership in the land ...

BitConnect promoter pleads guilty

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
... promoted BitConnect, an online cryptocurrency platform that offered a financial product known as the Lending Platform on social media and seminars across the country. Bigatton faced the Sydney District Court on May 16 and admitted to providing unlicensed ...

Australian Unity appoints general manager of social infrastructure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
... Australian Unity has appointed Darren Dawson, an experienced executive in sustainable finance and ethical investment, as its social infrastructure funds general manager. Dawson will oversee the management of Australian Unity's social infrastructure real ...

Social media influencers charged for promoting shady investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... clarified that all financial promotions must be fair, clear, and not misleading across all advertising channels, including social media. The regulator said that promotions should present a balanced view of the benefits and risks, helping consumers make ...

Budget 2024: Cost of living relief takes centre stage

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... every state and territory. More opportunities in every TAFE and University. A dignified retirement for older Australians." Social security deeming rates for financial investments will remain at current levels until 30 June 2025. This will benefit approximately ...