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FPA, AFA merger consultation to close

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023

... their feedback before then. Members of both associations have been asked for their views on two key documents - a merger summary which includes draft resolutions, and a draft constitution that would form the new constitution of the merged entity. According ...

FPA, AFA merger talks continue

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022

... the proposed merged association reflects member views." Perera added that members now have an opportunity to review a summary of the merger proposal and the draft constitution, and provide feedback on these documents over the course of the next couple ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022

... 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 Australian Retirement Trust head of asset liability management Brnic van ...

Inconsistencies across RIC strategies: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2022

... retirement, including this information in the strategy. But there is no requirement for these determinations to be in the summary, Mercer explained. Around 50% of funds disclosed their key determinations in their summaries but they weren't consistent ...

Super fund disclosure rules finalised

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022

... Moreover, under the updated regulations, funds are afforded the option to provide contextual information in their short-form summary of expenditures. "The government believes the updated regulations approved today strike the right balance between reducing ...

Funds need retirement income strategy by July

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022

... Then from July 1, the regulators will expect each fund to have a retirement income strategy in place. This will require a summary of the strategy published on fund websites and regular monitoring of outcomes. Over the following year, funds will be expected ...

CSLR will not fully protect investors

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2022

... passing, there are fears it will fall short of protecting consumers. The Senate Economics Legislation Committee released a summary of the proposed bill, with input from industry stakeholders, who largely voiced concerns that the scheme should expand ...

Buy-sell spreads higher for active and diversified ETFs: Rainmaker

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021

... (38bps), smart beta (19bps) and passive index-tracking ETFs (15bps). The numbers are based on the ASX's monthly product summary for June 2021. Rainmaker head of investment research John Dyall said for strategies that are offered as both unlisted ...

Chief economist update: Deflated expectations lift deflation expectations

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2021

... have only transitory effects on inflation". This is the complete opposite of the BOJ's assessment revealed in the "Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on April 26 and 27, 2021", where it revealed that, "The year-on-year rate of change ...

Chief economist update: Did the BOE just announce taper?

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021

... policy unchanged; the Bank Rate remains at a record low 0.1% and QE at £895 billion. But buried in the "Monetary Policy Summary and minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting ending on 5 May 2021" document is the paragraph: "The existing programme ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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