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Cbus to launch new investment options

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2022
... popular for fellow industry funds Hostplus and AustralianSuper. "The recent volatility that we have seen in markets through COVID-19 highlights that index investing is not without risk," Fok said. "We view the risk profile of this option as sitting at ...

ETFs had best year in 2021: Vanguard

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... assets under management. Vanguard data revealed that investor flows into ETFs increased by 28% in 2021 in the face of ongoing COVID-related uncertainty. Vanguard Australia attracted about 35% or $8.7 billion of total flows, making it Vanguard's best ...

Investors reveal strong appetite for real estate in 2022

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... coming on the back of excellent performance results for the sector driven by increased demand for logistics space during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in sharp contrast to offices and retail which were 15% and 23% down from their long-term averages ...

Pandemic sees boom in voluntary super contributions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
Despite the financial hardships many have endured because of global lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, AMP has noted its super members have made more voluntary contributions than usual during the period. AMP reported that analysis of its approximately ...

AFA chief steps down after six months

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JAN 2022
... said. "However, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to New Zealand and between states in Australia because of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the Omicron variant, has meant that I have decided I wish to go to Melbourne to be close to family ...

FIRB reappoints Irvine as chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... Irvine had done an "outstanding job as chair over the last two years in dealing with the significant disruptions caused by COVID-19, as well as in effectively administering the government's substantial foreign investment reforms". "The reappointment ...

Domestic bias swells for HNWIs

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
... State of Wealth report finds. This is closely followed by holdings in cash (72.4%) and direct residential property (43.4%). COVID-19 has prompted two-thirds (36.2%) of HNWIs either to change to or consider Australian investments, reinforcing domestic ...

Longo's ASIC less aggressive: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
... ASIC has abandoned its 'why not litigate' approach - which it adopted post-Royal Commission. Longo's appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic, after salary scandals saw chair James Shipton and deputy chair Daniel Crennan depart, meant he was hired with ...

Number one challenge for advice firms revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
... clients with $500,000 in assets - there has also been a shift to more hybrid pricing such as retainer fees. In terms of the COVID-19 business landscape, two thirds of firms are allowing staff and management to work from home. "We want to build deep ...

Pensioners could solve skills shortage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... than two decades. Without access to workers, Australian businesses cannot compete in the global economy," he said. The new COVID-19 omicron variant has delayed the reopening of the international border to skilled migrants, working holiday makers and ...