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AFCA flags legal uncertainty on SMSF wholesale test

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... determination, the ombudsman "considered whether the general advice had otherwise been provided appropriately with reasonable care and skill, and efficiently, honestly and fairly" and found that it had, so the complainant wasn't entitled to compensation ...

BlackRock's Fink signals a tough road ahead for future retirees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
In his annual letter to investors, BlackRock chair and chief executive Larry Fink said providing people a secure, well-earned retirement is much more challenging now that it was 30 years ago, and it will be "much harder" in the future. As such, Fink ...

Jo Townsend named chief executive of NZ Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
One of Australia's most experienced superannuation executives will take the helm of New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund, following Matt Whineray's departure late last year. Guardians of NZ Superannuation have appointed Jo Townsend as head ...

QMV Legal folds, managing partner to launch new firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
Novigi will wind up QMV Legal as its managing partner Jonathan Steffanoni embarks on launching a new specialist superannuation law firm. QMV Legal will fold on April 26, shortly after Novigi acquired the QMV Solutions business on February 1. "Novigi ...

Funds SA asset allocation head to depart

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
Funds SA, the $42 billion public sector investment manager, has confirmed its asset allocation lead will leave the fund next month and take a short career break. Brendan Hallett said he wants to return to the east coast and and look for opportunities ...

Chalmers expected to deliver Budget surplus

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... three tax cuts and superannuation on paid parental leave. In addition, the government has also planned big spending for aged care, the expansion of the NDIS and university funding. "The revenue upgrades will be smaller. In each of our first two budgets ...

Economists react to latest RBA rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... Michele Bullock also indicated that the RBA wasn't too concerned about the additional large wage rises announced for aged care workers last week. "But as was the case in the February meeting the RBA remains cautious, like some other central banks," ...

AustralianSuper's move to boost productivity by up to 30%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
AustralianSuper announced it would be one of 600 companies globally to participate in the Copilot for Microsoft 365 Early Access Program (EAP). AustralianSuper's chief technology officer Mike Backeberg said the move to introduce artificial intelligence ...

Investors being influenced by the 'Powell pivot'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... investment grade bonds," it said. "Credit risk bias should not be viewed as a negative feature but should be considered with care when investors are determining the sizing of the investment grade portfolio versus high yield or equity exposures. For instance ...

Selfwealth expands leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
The platform welcomed a chief experience officer, chief technology officer, and head of marketing and communication. Selfwealth said it is investing in new talent, adding to its leadership in a demonstration of its commitment to driving innovation and ...