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Future Fund soars to $272.3bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
Australia's sovereign wealth fund hit $272.3 billion in assets under management, buoyed by an 8% return for the 2023 calendar year. In a performance update, Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt said the fund remains resilient amidst the risks ...

Market performance fails to sway retirement confidence: State Street

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... "Acceptance of some of the stereotypical negative statements about annuities has softened since 2022," State Street said. "It isn't clear whether this softening is due to higher interest rates, or education or some other factor, but it does augur well ...

NGS Super finds new administrator

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... mobile app and new member online portal. "Customer expectations are changing at an increasing pace and the super industry isn't immune to this. Increased and enhanced digital customer experience models and capabilities are required to remain relevant ...

2024 to be a watershed year: FAAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) expects a year of positive change, including cutting costs for advisers, greater engagement with consumers, and rising adviser numbers. Outlining its priorities and expectations for 2024, the FAAA has ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
The UK government is proposing major changes to make financial advice more accessible and affordable to everyday people as only 8% of consumers call upon the services of financial advisers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to rollout ...

Perpetual rebuffs Soul Pattinson takeover offer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... still maintaining the company's various businesses. However, Perpetual's board unanimously concluded that accepting the offer isn't in the best interests of its shareholders. Perpetual highlighted that the offer is contingent upon a demerger of its Asset ...

Qantas Super takes merger plans to new heights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
Qantas Super recently provided an update as to its merger plans, including the appointment of a dedicated committee and an outline of the three key issues forcing its hand. In September, the $8.4 billion fund confirmed it was exploring its options in ...

Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
Diversa Trustees sub-plans Smartsave and Superhero Super have merged as the latter announces significant changes to its fees, structure, and investment menu. On October 26, Smartsave moved into Superhero Super. This was after a "thorough evaluation ...

Aussie banks deliver record profits in FY23

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
Australia's major banks have achieved skyrocketing returns of $32.5 billion, up 14% from last year, driven by loan growth, margin expansion and the continued decline in notables. This year, profits exceeded the previous record set in 2017 at $31.2 ...

Vanguard Super institutes advice fee function, tweaks options

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
Vanguard Super has rolled out a new function that allows members to pay for advice fees via their SaveSmart account - the super fund's lifecycle MySuper investment option. As of next month, Vanguard Super members can opt to have advice fees deducted ...