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ASIC revises IDR reporting framework

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... in 2023 when the first group of licensees reported IDR data to ASIC... Importantly those firms account for the large majority of consumer complaints made through IDR," ASIC deputy chair Karen Chester said. "The staged implementation will also allow more ...

Private markets boost Macquarie AM results

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... billion in new equity from clients for a diverse private market strategy. Of the $9.6 billion in equity investments, the majority ($1.8bn) is in private markets managed funds such as new core infrastructure and real estate funds. Some $1.1 billion sits ...

Payday super to boost retirement savings for millions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... to compare superannuation payments with wage payments." AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck commented: "We know the majority of employers do the right thing, but some do not and given superannuation is deferred wages, it makes sense that it be paid ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... interest to do that. That's one tangible ESG engagement point for investors." Baptist World Aid found that the vast majority of companies have relationships with supplier factories that do not have trade union or collective bargaining agreements ...

QIC secures stake in smart metering company

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... electricity and gas markets in Australia and New Zealand. Parent firm Vector is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is majority owned by private trust Entrust. The deal pushes QIC's investments dedicated to transitioning to a low-carbon economy ...

Love affair with managed accounts continues

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... Brennan said two in five current managed account users indicated that clients aged 35-49 are appropriate to hold the majority (e.g., 75%) of their portfolio in managed accounts. For clients with more than $1 million, 62% of advisers said they will implement ...

Financial Advice Association Australia officially launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... June 30. "I urge all members to renew with the new association. The FAAA will speak with one strong voice for the vast majority of financial advisers in the Australian market, as we work towards ensuring better outcomes for advice practices and their ...

Canadian pension fund buys Aussie spud farm

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPP) and its Australian agriculture subsidiary, AustOn Corporation acquired a majority interest in potato growing giant Mitolo Family Farms. With more than 50 years of operations, Mitolo Family Farms is the category ...

Alternatives investors await more corrections: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... larger proportion of investors plan to allocate less in this asset class over the next 12 months. As for private debt, the majority of investors (74%) said asset values are either "undervalued or fairly valued". "This is consistent with investors' views ...

Super funds are lousy at communications: Strategist

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... research on growing opinions of superannuation in Australia. Out of many discussions with super members, Ralph said the majority feel their super fund is "lousy at communications". "People are saying, 'I don't hear what I want to hear, how I ...