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Geopolitical risks force family offices into alternatives, cash: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... Americas institutional business Armando Senra said with 60% of family offices pessimistic about the global outlook, confidence has been further shaken by new US tariffs. "Family offices are now prioritising diversification, liquidity, and structural ...

ASIC launches fresh inquiry into ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... "ASX operates Australia's critical markets infrastructure. Investors and market participants deserve to have absolute confidence that ASX is operating soundly, securely and effectively," he said. "ASX is ubiquitous, you simply cannot buy and settle on ...

Aware Real Estate names new chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... horizons for the benefit of Aware Super's 1.2 million members. Aware Super property lead Alek Misev also expressed confidence in Whitby's leadership capabilities. "We are pleased to have someone of Tracey's calibre whose leadership approach ...

Up to two million Aussies could face super tax: FSC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... system remains fair and fiscally sustainable, however the government's current approach risks undermining consumer confidence in Australia's retirement system by changing the goal posts on current and future retirees who, until now, have played by the ...

Retirement confidence highest since 2020: SSGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
Despite persisting cost-of-living pressures, economic uncertainty, and heightened retirement costs, retirement confidence has increased from 24% in 2023 to 33% in 2025. Australia now sits just behind the US (34%) as one of the most optimistic countries ...

Superhero plans 'mass affluent' wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... build a diversified portfolio," Superhero founder John Winters said. "Our aim is to bridge that gap, giving people confidence and clarity without going down the often costly personal advice route. "Advice is one of the biggest unsolved challenges in ...

Dai-ichi Life acquires 15% of M&G

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... partnership with Dai-ichi Life Holdings and the associated c.15% investment is recognition of M&G's strengths and clear confidence in our leadership, strategy and long-term prospects." "It brings together two highly complementary international businesses ...

AMP launches superannuation feature to boost retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... Age Pension, boosting their income in retirement. AMP also noted that retirees with increased certainty and financial confidence may be encouraged to draw a higher income from their AMP Allocated Pension, further boosting retirement income and improving ...

QIC completes equity raise, refinancing for energy platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... Australia as well as on the East Coast," Zwi continued. PEG chief executive Jamie Cullen said the market has shown confidence in the platform, reflected by the improved pricing. "The successful upsizing of Pacific Energy's debt facilities and equity ...

Industry groups hammer out guidance on tax-deductible advice fees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... claiming ongoing gees, allowing advisers to support their clients claim of a legitimate tax deduction for advice fees with confidence. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand superannuation and financial services leader Tony Negline said the ...