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Ninety-seven super products fail performance test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023

... products, seven ipac products, three North Guardian options, two SUMMIT Select products, and the MyNorth Dynamic Balanced Fund. In response, AMP said the options that failed represent just 1.5% of the total FUM held by AMP in super and pensions. It added ...

ASFA, Super Consumers Australia revise retirement standards

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023

... maintaining your living standards is about 3% to 8% higher than last year," SCA said. "But if your super is in a typical balanced fund, you would have seen your balances grow by about 9% over the last year, helping to make up this shortfall and cover ...

Australian Ethical unveils new moderate fund

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023

... fund will sit within Australian Ethical's multi-asset/diversified suite of products, which already includes the balanced fund, high growth fund and diversified shares fund. Between March and May 2023, the Australian Ethical logged a positive net flow ...

Colonial First State chalks up strong super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023

... FirstChoice Employer Super growth fund (Lifestage 1975-1979) delivered a 12.2% return. The CFS FirstChoice Employer Super balanced fund (Lifestage 1965-1969) raked in a 10.5% return. Additionally, Essential Super achieved a 10.7% return. Colonial First ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023

If a male and female customer, each experiencing the same car troubles, take their vehicles for repairs to the same mechanic, who is more likely to get ripped off? That a woman will end up paying more is a tired cliché that continues to play out in ...

What you read in 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022

Amid a year of economic turbulence and soaring inflation, Financial Standard's most read stories reveal attention was once again focused on the evolving superannuation sector. The worst performing super products and funds underscore the majority ...

Hostplus defies inflation fears

ELIZABETH FRY | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022

... says. He is quick to point out that bonds were a disaster last year, and that Hostplus was slammed for eschewing a balanced fund comprising equities and bonds; "How is that going for other funds?" Nevertheless, Sicilia says there are times when falling ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022

Strategy discussions around defined contribution workplace saving tend to focus on plan design and engagement but questions of asset allocation are also critical, according to a discussion summary of the most recent Jasper Forum. The Forum was led by ...

Challenger launches new alternatives fund

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022

Challenger has launched the Challenger Solutions Liquid Alternatives Balanced Fund, seeking to deliver positive absolute returns in excess of the cash rate, regardless of the market environment. The fund is managed by Challenger's newly formed Solutions ...

Worst performing super funds named

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022

... being revalued is unknown. "For example, Hostplus reported a +1.6% performance in the 2022 financial year for their balanced fund, whilst their peers reported performances averaging -4.7%," the report said. "One explanation for this difference could ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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