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Possible delay for SG rise: Hume

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
The government has hinted heavily that the legislated increase to the superannuation guarantee will be delayed as Australians need more capital throughout their working life. Speaking at the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia's National Policy ...

Chief economist update: Fed fights back bond bears

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
"Do you believe in life after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough now..." What's the point of increased transparency and forward guidance in financial markets - the bond market, in this case ...

Australian equities funds downgraded

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
Morningstar's latest report card for Australian equities funds has downgraded more funds, including strategies from Pendal and Fidelity, than it upgraded. Morningstar's latest Australian Equities Sector Wrap downgraded 10 funds, upgraded nine and commenced ...

Centrepoint Alliance posts $1.6m NPAT

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
Centrepoint Alliance reported $1.6 million in NPAT for the December half, as its total adviser numbers dropped slightly to 308. Gross revenue for the period was $70.6 million up 15% to the six-months ending June. Centrepoint's revenue comes from a mix ...

Chief economist update: The cloud over the rainbow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
"I think I can make it now, the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is the rainbow I've been prayin' for It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-shiny day." -- Johnny Nash, "I Can See Clearly Now" Do you ...

ACCC merger reforms may impact super industry

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
The competition watchdog has accelerated merger activity in the superannuation sector in its sights as it becomes increasingly concerned about lack of competition in financial services. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Rod ...

Government passes advice, super reforms

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
Financial advisers will now need prior written consent each year from clients before deducting fees, while funds from Eligible Rollover Funds must now be reunited with members within 28 days. Two key pieces of legislation were passed yesterday: the ...

Macquarie Wrap SMAs surpass $5bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
Macquarie announced its separately managed accounts (SMAs) on the Macquarie Wrap platform have exceeded $5 billion in funds under administration. Macquarie said the milestone demonstrates the strength of its platform and the continued interest shown ...

FPA names Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has named Melbourne-based financial planner Renato Manias as the first 2021 winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Named after the late "first lady of financial planning", the award recognises ...

Most ethical companies revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
Ethisphere has released a list of the world's most ethical publicly traded companies, and has claimed that these companies outperformed a comparable index by 7.1% over the last five years. "Honorees integrate ethics and values with corporate strategy. ...