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Westpac profits down 24%, dividend flat

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2019
Westpac profits plunged 24% in the first half to $3.13 billion, as cash earnings fell across four of the group's five business divisions. "This is a disappointing result reflecting weaker business conditions and the bank dealing decisively with outstanding ...

Chief economist update: Not spring yet in the Eurozone

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2019
Green shoots are appearing in the Eurozone just in time for spring. Eurostat reports its preliminary estimates show the single-currency region's GDP increased by 0.4% in the March 2019 quarter - better than market expectations for a 0.3% gain - ...

Lax regulation worsens lost super benefits: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2019
Industry Super Australia is calling on major political parties ahead of the upcoming election to fix the Superannuation Guarantee loopholes costing workers $5.94 billion in super entitlements. A new report compiled by ISA citing 2016-17 financial year ...

Industry funds dominate AAA quality list

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2019
One-in-four superannuation products have achieved Rainmaker's AAA quality benchmarks this year, the majority of which are provided by not-for-profit funds. Following an in-depth assessment of 750 superannuation products, only 174 or 23.2% received ...

Beware disruptors: Antipodes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2019
Antipodes client portfolio manager Alison Savas says investors need to be wary of technology companies and start-ups that are billed as disrupters. Speaking at an event in Sydney, Savas explained these disrupters, or 'software as a service' technology ...

APRA self-assesses shortcomings

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2019
APRA is taking stock of its effectiveness since the 2013 Stronger Super reforms and flagged more improvements lay ahead for the superannuation sector. In a new information paper published yesterday, APRA said it aims to undertake a post-implementation ...

Admin change leaves super fund members in the dark

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2019
Nearly a year after a $15 billion superannuation fund announced it was switching administrators, members have been left in the lurch with technical difficulties. Members of CareSuper have not been able to log into accounts, change options, turn insurance ...

Retirees to fall short: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
Latest research shows a glut of Aussies intending to retire soon don't have enough savings to sustain themselves. According to the latest findings from Roy Morgan, almost half a million Australians intend to retire in the next 12 months - a 6% increase ...

Future Fund crosses $150 billion

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
... to make good progress on its objective to strengthen the Government's long-term financial position. Recent Budget papers show the contribution its earnings will make to the Budget bottom line from 1 July 2020. Its assets also reduce Government net debt ...

Boutique fund manager launches LIT

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
A boutique fund manager is launching a listed investment trust in a bid to raise $500 million. Regal Funds Management's Regal Investment Fund (RF1) provides exposure to a selection of alternative investment strategies and risk-adjusted absolute ...