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King's honours list recognises excellence in super, finance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... non-executive director at Macquarie Group. Receiving the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in recognition of achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large is Jennifer Westacott, who is currently chair ...

Up to two million Aussies could face super tax: FSC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... to consult on measures that could unfairly target the future generation. "The superannuation industry recognises there is merit to ensuring the superannuation system remains fair and fiscally sustainable, however the government's current approach risks ...

Inside Colonial First State's fund manager selection overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
... perspective of keeping a manager, one that's willing to weed out those who don't fit their approach and philosophy has merit, he added. He also said corporate change is always a big issue. "You almost know that with a new chief investment officer ...

Adviser numbers jump in March quarter: Rainmaker

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025
... Planning, Synchron Advice and RI Advice. On the other hand, AMP Financial Planning, which is now part of Entireti's Akumin, Merit Wealth and Madison Financial Group had the biggest falls in adviser numbers. They each lost 53, 48 and 28 advisers respectively. ...

Beware creep of cancel culture into super fund governance: Lawyer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... interests of their fund with the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads," Barrett said. Nevertheless, Barrett sees some merit in the proposals, which he believes will be welcomed by directors in superannuation, insurance, and banks. For him, the ...

SEC drops civil enforcement case against Coinbase

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a joint stipulation to dismiss its civil enforcement action against Coinbase Inc, and its parent company, Coinbase Global. The decision follows the formation of the SEC's Crypto Task Force in January ...

BUSSQ handed stricter licence conditions by APRA amid appeal

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
After the Federal Court threw out BUSSQ's bid to overturn the regulator's additional licence conditions, the super fund is gearing up for another fight. APRA said the imposition of the additional licence conditions on BUSSQ are to safeguard ...

AMP defies super fund herd with Bitcoin bet

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
AMP has dared to go where no super fund has gone, taking the plunge with a "modest allocation" to Bitcoin, even as other industry heavyweights stand resolute in their rejection of the digital asset. Last week, AMP senior portfolio manager Steve Flegg ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
The controversial $370 billion pact between the US, Australia, and the UK, or 'AUKUS', is being sold as a boon for the economy and nation-building exercise that will amplify defence capabilities and strengthen regional security. But is it all ...

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
... at a more granular level - especially for investors open to looking beyond the index - Morningstar said it sees greater merit in global markets, such as Chinese equities on valuation grounds and other select emerging markets. Global equities broadly ...