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AMP defies super fund herd with Bitcoin bet

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
AMP has dared to go where no super fund has gone, taking the plunge with a "modest allocation" to Bitcoin, even as other industry heavyweights stand resolute in their rejection of the digital asset. Last week, AMP senior portfolio manager Steve Flegg ...

Cost-of-living worries drain retirement confidence: MFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
Most Australians will not be able to retire at the age they want as managing finances amid the cost-of-living crisis dampens their confidence, a survey from MFS Investment Management found. Only 23% of more than 1000 participants canvassed are confident ...

Chalmers unveils new-look RBA boards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... policy and governance - in a key reform to strengthen and modernise the central bank. "We've selected first-rate Australians and we're confident they have the right skills and experience to help lead this vital economic institution," Treasurer ...

Productivity Commission tasked with five new inquiries

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... Jim Chalmers said the aim of the inquiries is to lift incomes, standards of living and create more opportunities for Australians. "The inquiries... will consider the changing nature of Australia's economy and identify priority reforms that could drive ...

Hostplus' AFCA complaint response times lag

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... industry code of conduct to ensure all funds meet the high 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? ...

TAL creates consumer and growth unit

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... critical in positioning TAL as a market leader in the insurance industry. "Lexie and her team are truly focused on what Australians want and need from us as an insurer and are working to develop even clearer more targeted products and services for our ...

Anne Fuchs takes on new role at ART

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... take on the new challenge. "This brings together some of my biggest passions in life, advocating on behalf of working Australians and ART's 2.4 million members for better financial outcomes and also helping them understand ways to achieve confidence ...

Morningstar hires research manager for super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... managing director of enterprise products said:' "Morningstar's mission is empowering investor success and all Australians with a superannuation account are investors." "William joins us at a pivotal time as we pursue Morningstar's mission ...

FAAA slams 'underlying issues' in CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... the FAAA said. "It will also serve to further increase the cost of financial advice, putting it out of reach of more Australians." The submission called on the government to address several key considerations including "deep flaws" in the Dixon Advisory ...

ASFA names former ABC presenter as strategy chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... helping ASFA build the strength of our highly successful superannuation system and supporting its aim of providing Australians with dignity and financial security in retirement," Morris said.