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Finance workers worry about job displacement from AI, government urged to take action

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... report read. "There are also concerns that AI and automated decision making (ADM) systems may affect people seeking entry-level roles. It is imperative that young workers access fundamental education and training about the use of this technology." One ...

Australian super assets set to become second largest globally: WTW

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
Australia's superannuation assets have jumped 500% over the last 20 years and are on track to become the second-largest pension market globally by 2030, the WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute predicts. Australia's superannuation assets reached more than ...

Investment down as uncertainty rises

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... the current reading in early 2025, the report said. This has continued a longer-running trend which has seen the average level of uncertainty increase after key economic disruptions such as the global financial crisis and pandemic. Deloitte Access Economics ...

Pinnacle delivers 'flawless' half-year performance: Analyst

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
Pinnacle Investment Management delivered a "flawless" performance in last six months, according to an analyst, across several metrics that include funds under management (FUM) jumping by 55% to $155.4 billion. FUM growth was backed by $6.7 billion of ...

AustralianSuper under investigation for delayed death benefit payouts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
... are, they have just huge carve outs built into them," he said. "To the extent these timeframes exist at a self-regulatory level, consumers can't put much faith in or rely on them. That's why we think the mandatory customer service standard proposed ...

Cbus recruits lead for new core equities portfolio

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
... internal investment team of investment professionals from around 115 to 150 over the coming years. "The shift to a higher level of internalisation has delivered strong results for members, including contributing to an overall saving of investment fee ...

FundBase to launch platform for retail access to private markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025
... of Australian investment portfolios now allocated to private markets," Nedbaylova said. "We're witnessing a growing level of sophistication among retail investors who are keen to participate in private capital investments. However, 84% of Australians ...

Jones instigates CSLR review, levy hits $70m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... Services and United Global Capital." Abood said: "There is currently a sector cap of $20 million per year. Even at that level, the cost per adviser will exceed $1250. A special levy will be required to fund the remainder of the bill, and we do not yet ...

Super fund promotional expenses balloon: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... are crucial since trustee decisions have direct implications for their members," she said. "The first-time release of fund-level insurance data will enhance transparency and hold trustees and insurers accountable to improve the value and service members ...

Bumpy roads ahead for traditional active managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... which is below the 2% and 4% for the Australian and global markets, respectively - indicating share losses at the cohort level. However, the report highlighted the active managers that speciaise in private debt, private equity, and specialised fixed ...