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Downside risk dominates Australia's economic outlook: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... near-term pressures wane, reaching the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) inflation target band (2-3%). With these risks in mind, the IMF made several fiscal and monetary policy recommendations. "Macroeconomic policies should continue to tighten in the ...

abrdn head of Aussie equities departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
The head of Australian equities at abrdn, Michelle Lopez, has left to pursue other interests, according to the asset manager. Lopez ran the local equities team for nearly four years after being promoted from deputy head in 2019. Joining abrdn in 2004 ...

We're doing a huge amount: Aware Super

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2023
Aware Super chief executive Deanne Stewart says the fund is making a significant investment in its financial advice capabilities, regardless of what comes out of the Quality of Advice Review. Speaking to Financial Standard, Stewart pointed out that ...

Pensioner work bonus top of mind for advisers

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... the $4000 increase to the work bonus for pensioners, which incentivises seniors to earn more income from work, is top of mind for advisers right now. Older Australians who are eligible for the Age Pension can now earn up to $11,800 from working, without ...

ASIC takes civil action against Firstmac

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
ASIC has commenced the first ever court case against a financial product distributor for alleged breaches of design and distribution obligations (DDO). The regulator commenced the civil penalty action in the Federal Court against Firstmac Limited following ...

Target market determinations have improved: ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
ASIC thinks regulatory intervention has improved lenders target market determinations (TMD), but it still harbours concerns over product descriptions. ASIC Report 754 focuses on small amount credit contracts (SACCs) due to the overrepresentation of ...

ETF sentiment continues to grow: BetaShares

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
... seem investors are thinking more about overall cost and diversification within their portfolio. "With these matters front of mind for investors and their financial advisers, we expect further growth in the adoption of ETFs next year," he said. "As a ...

ASIC proceedings name Pendal board member

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... company over which they preside, and the particular risks faced by the business." "They are required to bring an inquiring mind to business operations. It isn't set and forget."

Fixed interest themes you can't ignore: Janus Henderson

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
At the Janus Henderson 2023 outlook event, it was said there are three macro themes investors should bear in mind for the year ahead. Janus Henderson's foremost macro themes to consider include the world's alignment into trading blocs, nationalisation ...

PPS Mutual unveils new income protection product

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... super contribution option. "Combined with most of the enhanced features of IP Select, IP Prime 70 offers greater peace of mind for working professionals looking to protect as much of their income as possible," PPS said. Its existing offering, IP Select ...