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TelstraSuper picks Equip for merger partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... the telecommunications giant. After receiving a high level of interest from prospective successor funds, TelstraSuper has today announced it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Equip Super. If successful, the merger would create ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... Regal shares per Platinum share. At the close yesterday, the Platinum share price was $1 and jumped to $1.14 at the open today following the announcement. Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler said the proposed acquisition appears reasonable, with a 14% ...

HAFF receives first round commitments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... making, the key is to show long-term commitment and to steadily make inroads," Hayhurst said. "The enduring significance of today's program launch will depend on whether it marks the re-start of a national investment push maintained and expanded in future ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... bill. "We will need at least 10,000 new beds to be opened per year for the next two decades to keep up with demand, and today we are closing more than we're opening. We need investment to turn the situation around, and this legislation will enable ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... focus on financial literacy and equitable retirement solutions. Providing quality advice and diversified options tailored to today's uncertain economic environment is crucial in preventing a future retirement crisis."

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... and the fact the moratorium is industry-led and lacks government oversight. Lead author of the report, Jane Tiller, said today: "This is outstanding news for patients and the Australian public, and will safeguard future of genomic medicine, precision ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... strong and secure - and continues to deliver a financially secure retirement for millions of everyday Australians, including today's retirees. "An agreed objective of super supports more stable, effective and equitable policy settings and reinforces ...

ASX chair to retire, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
ASX today announced a change to its board, appointing a chair to succeed Damian Roche, who is set to leave his post at the conclusion of the stock exchange's annual general meeting (AGM) on October 28. David Clarke joins the ASX as non-executive director ...

APRA alleges First Super co-chair breached director duties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... July 2008, First Super, TISS, and Pulp and Paper Workers Superannuation Fund (PPWSF) merged to create First Super as it is today. First Super is home to some $4.8 billion in funds under management on behalf of about 81,000 members. Its other co-chair ...

Traditional economic indicators have 'tanked': Economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
Speaking at Activam Group's act Conference today, AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said economists can no longer rely on traditional economic indicators to make accurate predictions. Mousina noted that many economists have been predicting a ...