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Hostplus' AFCA complaint response times lag

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... standards of service and effectiveness that hardworking Australians deserve," Elia said. "How are members supposed to know what good looks like when there is no benchmark for what is acceptable? "At the same time, how can funds exceed expectations when ...

Renewable infrastructure opportunities for HNWIs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... said. "So, when we think about providing an opportunity to the wealth channel for people that are inclined to want to do good with their capital, we think that there's a really large and deep opportunity around private credit with renewable infrastructure." ...

Productivity slump threatens asset returns: Shane Oliver

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... spending at 25% of GDP and deregulating product and labour markets to remove red tape and boost labour market flexibility were "good ideas." Nevertheless, "support for the hardnosed reforms needed is low," he said.

Eyes on gaming, Chinese tech in 2025: Orbis

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
Orbis Investment is feeling good about its investment in Japanese video game giant Nintendo, believing it's about to defy its historic 'boom-bust' cycle. Speaking to Financial Standard, Orbis Investment head of clients, Australia Eric Marais ...

JANA consultant heads to Qatar

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
JANA Investment Advisers has lost a senior consultant to one of Qatar's largest pension funds. After five years at JANA, Kishodaran Letchumanan has joined the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) - the pension fund for Qatari ...

RBA to meet for final 2024 rate decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... Barrett Hasseldine said. "Money has gone to the areas consumers need the most, which is great news for most families, and good news for Australia's fight against inflation. Things could have been different, if debt stayed high and people started spending ...

Settlement reached in Caddick class action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... they lost. "I have spoken to the two lead applicants, and they are very happy. The litigation funder also believes it is a good outcome," Chapman said. "The settlement reflects a fair outcome, but obviously there are still things the court needs to consider. ...

ANZ chief to retire, external successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... migrations, which are very important to our success moving forward. "We've found an external candidate who is just a really good fit for ANZ and for fulfilling our ambitions." Meantime, Matos said he is honoured to succeed Elliot in the role and is ready ...

Permanent disablement claims for mental health explodes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... permanently disabled due to mental health by three years. The data showed the average age of Australians "leaving the workforce for good" from mental ill-health has decreased from 49 years a decade ago to 46 years now. CALI chief executive Christine ...

Nuveen raises over $400m for real estate debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... economic foundations, strict regulatory requirements for banks and the need for more alternative capital sources provides a good foundation for long-term investment in this space," Marr said. "Those market fundamentals and strategy, coupled with Nuveen ...