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Caddick's husband chases payday

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
The former hairdresser husband of missing, presumed deceased, fraudster Melissa Caddick is continuing to pursue a stake of the wealth Caddick dishonestly amassed - despite ASIC attempting to claw back funds for victims. Anthony Koletti has been married ...

Labor vows to review YFYS test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
Appearing at an industry conference yesterday, the shadow minister for financial services and superannuation vowed to review the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) performance test if elected, citing "unintended and negative consequences" for ESG investing. ...

Westpac now an open book on pay

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022
Westpac has informed employees they are now free to discuss their salaries with one another, saying it will no longer enforce confidentiality clauses in contracts. Making the announcement yesterday, Westpac said its decision actually dates back to December ...

VanEck anticipates AUD surge

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
There are strong headwinds behind the Australian dollar, says VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler, which could see it hit 80 US cents. Following the recent rise in the Australian dollar, Chesler said that Australia's terms ...

Government vows support for SMEs, self-funded retirees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Small business owners and self-funded retirees will get a boost out of the upcoming Federal Budget, with the government pledging to lower uplift rates, digitalise trust income reporting and improving the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system. Announced yesterday ...

Plans to remedy NALI, NALE issues welcomed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
The industry has welcomed news that the government will consult on the appropriate operation of non-arm's length income and expense provisions. Announced yesterday, minister for superannuation Jane Hume said the government intends to reform the provisions ...

Dealer group faces anti-hawking charges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
A Brisbane-based financial advice business has been charged with anti-hawking offences after cold calling consumers and pushing them to roll over their super into a new product. National Advice Solutions appeared in Southport Magistrates Court in Queensland ...

ASX24 outage sparks concern

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
At 10am yesterday, the ASX identified a hardware related issue with its options and futures market ASX24 and placed it into a halt. ASX24 was not operational again until after 2pm, with the ASX reporting that the issue was confirmed to be caused by ...

Vanguard hit with US class action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
Law firm Dovel & Luner filed a class action lawsuit against Vanguard trustees and on behalf of investors in Vanguard's Target Retirement Funds, based in the US. The suit alleges that Vanguard's mismanagement of these funds led to "enormous tax bills ...

EQT chosen as RE for new property fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022
Actus Investment Group listed a new US student housing real estate investment trust (REIT) yesterday, appointing Equity Trustees as responsible entity. The REIT is the first public market offering from Auctus Investment Group Limited, a US student housing ...