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Aussies unprepared to manage retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
The complexity of retirement income decisions has left many feeling ill-equipped to manage their superannuation savings and generate an income that will deliver a comfortable lifestyle later in life, according to GBST research. The wealth management ...

AI could see emerging markets flourish: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... tightening of the US monetary cycle. In terms of investment sentiment, Grana said EM is receiving a lot of attention, but few are "pulling the trigger." However, he remains optimistic. Additionally, Laijawalla said the timing of investment "will always ...

ASX chair to retire, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... experienced financial services executive, previously holding senior titles at Investec, Westpac, and MLC Group just to name a few. He currently chairs the boards of AUB Group, Charter Hall, Fisher Funds, and Resolution Life. "As with all transformations ...

ASIC issues warning over shoddy DDO practices

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... found improvements are needed across the board when it comes to meeting DDO requirements. ASIC's surveillance found only a few issuers monitored consumer outcomes and product performance. It also found that most issuers "took little to no steps to ...

RBA lays down the law on interest rates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... sticking to its guns that there will be no near-term interest rate cut. "The board's message following its meeting only a few weeks ago was that it is premature to be thinking about rate cuts," she said. "Circumstances may change, of course, and if economic ...

Future Fund annual return 'very strong'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... mandate target of 6.9%. Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt said the strong result reflects the work done over the past few years to understand and navigate significant and lasting changes in the world. "The changes in the investment environment ...

Super fund merger prompts investment changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... on this percentage fee will increase from $450 to $750 per year. CareSuper and Spirit Super began finalising their merger a few months ago. The merged fund will retain the CareSuper name, feature a new executive lineup, and manage around 572,000 members ...

WAM Active returns 30%, beats indices

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... from $5.8 million. Pre-tax NTA grew 22.4% year on year. Oberg noted the absence of IPOs on the ASX is a concern as there were few new listings in FY24. "While we acknowledge that IPO activity is cyclical, we highlight the current disparity between public ...

AOF sells another asset, flags delisting

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... of $30.8 million. It made a $979 profit in the prior corresponding period. AOF has dodged takeover attempts over the last few years. Aliro Group withdrew in 2022, while Starwood Capital Group was unsuccessful in its bid in 2018.

IMAP names award winners for 2024

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... shining a spotlight on some of the best in managed accounts. The awards recognised companies across nine categories, with a few standing out for their consecutive wins. Perpetual Private once again claimed the Licensee Managed Account award, while Alvia ...