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Key Budget measure won't help economy: Academic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
A Macquarie Business School academic has said one-off payments like those expected in next week's Federal Budget won't do anything to address long-term structural issues in Australia's economy. A one-off payment to combat the rising cost of living is ...

More Diversa super products to wind up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... their savings. Their options were to transfer to another super fund of their choice or rollover into another Diversa sub-plan YourChoice Super. Those members that didn't decide will have their retirement savings sold down to cash and transferred ...

Industry association rebrands

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
The Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association will now be known by a name that more accurately reflects its membership, the body said. The association has received full member support to change its name to Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers ...

Practice valuations to normalise: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Financial advice practice valuations are expected to regulate this year and will continue to trade at a premium, so long as financing terms remain favourable. That's the prediction of Centurion Market Makers, outlined in its 2022 Practice Acquisition ...

Janus Henderson appoints new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Joining from AllianceBernstein, Ali Dibadj has been named as Janus Henderson's new chief executive, succeeding Dick Weil. Weil is set to retire as chief executive and member of the board at the end of the month. Dibadj is expected to take over as chief ...

Australia more worried about inflation: Nuveen

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
... owners who hold the asset class. Now, 72% of those surveyed hold private credit, compared with 62% in 2020, and 31% say they plan to increase assets over the next two years. Among investors looking to increase their allocations to private credit, the ...

UK advice firm enters Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
A UK advice firm has expanded into Australia, targeting British expats. Skybound Wealth Management has entered the local advice market, looking to capitalise on the growing need for cross-border financial planning. In a statement, the firm said: "We ...

Plans to remedy NALI, NALE issues welcomed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
The industry has welcomed news that the government will consult on the appropriate operation of non-arm's length income and expense provisions. Announced yesterday, minister for superannuation Jane Hume said the government intends to reform the provisions ...

WTW adds cybersecurity consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
Willis Towers Watson is building out its cybersecurity capabilities, hiring a consultant to its Australasia financial lines team. Effective immediately, Rob Wiggan has joined WTW as cybersecurity consultant, bringing more than 30 years' experience in ...

ASIC scrutinises managed fund marketing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
ASIC is investigating the marketing of managed funds, to identify the use of misleading performance and risk representations in promotional material. The move from the regulator comes after action on several managed fund schemes, based around alleged ...