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IFS launches two courses with Kaplan

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024
Industry Fund Services (IFS) has partnered with Kaplan Professional to offer superannuation fund staff further education and training as the sector gears up to offer more financial advice. The courses target super fund staff predominately working in ...

Federation AM invests in Astris Advisory

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... Federation with a $500 million raise for the first fund, targeting companies that operate in renewable energy, health, education, and real estate. It currently has $2 billion in funds under management and an annualised return of 22.7% on over $4 billion ...

Brighter Super launches Retire Easy Pension

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... their advisers a new longevity product that works in conjunction with our current Pension products, as well as greater education guidance and support," it added. The fund also intends to launch a new calculator for members, the When Can I Retire Calculator ...

Key advice executive leaves Aware Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024
... her direction and counsel, we've integrated our advice team and offering into a consolidated member engagement, education and advice business to the benefit of our 1.1 million members." "Sarah has also led her teams with a deep understanding of the ...

ASIC calls out sloppy adviser data

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024
... warned. Today, ASIC introduced an update to its register. It will no longer display whether a financial adviser's education and training meets the requirements of an "approved" qualification, rather continue to display information provided by AFSLs ...

AIA Australia releases new member insurance portal

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024
... clear direction and real-time updates are helping alleviate the emotional burden of having a claim assessed. The AIA education modules are also a valuable resource for instilling confidence in our customers, and empowering them to make sound financial ...

New NALE rules, AFCA's super powers passed

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2024
... harmless enough until you realised they could be applied to very common fund arrangements," Heffron Solutions head of education and connect Lyn Formica said in the lead up to the proposed changes. "For example, an SMSF trustee undertaking a renovation ...

New Zealand exits recession

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... meantime. The economy was buoyed by electricity, gas, water, and waste services; rental, hiring, and real estate services; education and training; and agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Major detractors in the March quarter were construction (-3.1%) ...

New inspector-general of taxation appointed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... in the UK, head of profession in the UK Civil Service and deputy secretary of the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education. She is currently deputy secretary of the NSW Premier's Department, leading the Strategic Implementation Group. Assistant ...

Aussies' financial literacy declines, young people fare the worst

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024
... collaborative action. Moreover, it recommended ensuring that students have access to quality, evidence-based financial education in all schools across Australia and continuing to engage in international initiatives addressing financial capability. "National ...