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Arrowpoint launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... to launch the fund came from increased demand for capital from businesses outstripping supply. "The supply of capital to good businesses is very low versus the demand for it. That represents a compelling opportunity for borrowers keen to secure capital ...

Scams prevention framework consultation released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... of us getting caught in the scammer's net, as the data shows," Rao said. "When credit cards are used for fraud, banks are good at alerting us and are often able to stop the fraud very quickly. "Unfortunately, this is not the case with bank transfers ...

The transferrable skills for advisers who changed careers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... basics still stay the same, whether it's professional sport or in your business world, a lot of it is around routines and good habits," he said, noting the significance of applying discipline around the preparation of routines. These could be having ...

Aussies unprepared to manage retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... easier, the report noted that a lack of retirement literacy, not financial literacy, remains a crucial barrier to achieving good outcomes around financial plans for retirement. With high-quality professional financial advice out of reach for many people ...

AFCA consults on superannuation life insurance disputes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... claims in superannuation. They outline how AFCA applies legal principles, industry codes, regulatory guidance and considers good industry practice when investigating these complaints. "The documents are informed by feedback received during our complaint ...

Aussie super funds climb ranks, government funds slide

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... superannuation and pension funds now rank in the top 300 worldwide by assets, including one new entrant. However, it's not all good news for the government funds that made the cut. That's according to the latest Global Top 300 Pension Funds report ...

Federal Court approves AMP BOLR class action settlement

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
The Federal Court has approved the $100 million Buyer of Last Resort (BOLR) class action settlement despite some participants objecting to it, calling for a larger payout and making AMP accountable for its actions. Justice McElwaine approved the settlement ...

Melbourne adviser sentenced to 18 months' prison

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... running a financial services business. Grimm was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment, with nine months to serve, and a good behaviour bond for a period of 18 months upon release pursuant to a recognisance in the amount of $5000. The court determined ...

Consultation begins on new merger notification thresholds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
... "These reforms are incredibly important for boosting productivity and competition, which is why we're working closely and in good faith with the business community, regulators and others to ensure we strike the right balance. They'll make it easier for ...

Super funds fail to meet millennial members' expectations: ASIC roundtable

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
... knowing whether they're on track to achieve their long-term goals and the lifestyle they want in the future. "But it's good to know that if you engage with your super today, tomorrow is looked after," he said. Better retirement outcomes and member ...