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TAL partners to expand access to affordable insurance

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
The life insurer has today launched backd by TAL in partnership with Cover Genius, targeting those with limited access to affordable cover options. backd offers tailored, affordable options for workers not currently eligible for other types of cover ...

Fin365 to build one-stop-shop for financial firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... remains strong, we're seeing even faster growth in the need for technology and data-focused roles," Hall said. "Outsourcing today isn't about offloading unwanted tasks-it's about finding team members with the right skill sets and the right attitude ...

ASIC shrinks IPO timetable to boost listings

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
Initiating a two-year trial today, ASIC has enabled a shorter initial public offering (IPO) timetable for eligible entities seeking to list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). During the trial, ASIC will "informally" review eligible documents ...

HESTA moves risk chief to advisory role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... contribution to the fund, saying his "fantastic strategic expertise has been instrumental in positioning us where we are today, and we're excited about the impact he will make in this new role." For her part,Tagwira said she was thrilled to join ...

Schroders expands active ETF suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... version of its Global Core active strategy to market. Schroders listed the Schroder Global Core Fund - Active ETF (ASX: CORE) today, marking its fifth active ETF. The launch is a celebration of its Global Core active strategy celebrating 25 years in ...

New Forests sees potential in Vietnamese timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... Laos-based timber plantation company Burapha Agro-Forestry. Tavico was founded in 2005 as a log trader and sawn timber mill. Today it also has a distribution centre and operations across wholesale home furniture, warehousing, and modular wooden home ...

Islamic finance industry association established

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... to further Australia's nascent Islamic banking, finance and investments sector and Shariah compliant standards. Launched today, the IFIA is led by chief executive Chaaban Omran, the former chief executive of Crescent Wealth who has also previously held ...

MP says Coalition will 'fight to the death' over $3m super tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... the Coalition will "fight to the death" to ensure the taxing of unrealised capital gains is abandoned. Appearing on the Today show this morning, Canavan and Greens leader Larissa Waters debated the viability of the superannuation tax, which will potentially ...

Minimum wage to rise 3.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... increase by 3.5% on July 1. The minimum wage is currently $24.10 an hour and, following the Fair Work Commission's decision today, will rise to $24.95 an hour. This equates to a before-tax wage of $948 per week, up about $32, or an annual salary of $51,512. ...

Iress completes sale of super business

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
Iress has today completed the sale of its superannuation business to Apex Group. Apex Group purchased the super business for $40 million cash and additional payments of up to $20 million over 12 months subject to agreed revenue milestones. The terms ...