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AustralianSuper welcomes AI tech competition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... speaks to a broader picture of competition that will rise in the AI space. "Even if DeepSeek does not maintain its current level of popularity, this development serves as a reminder that competition in the global AI arena is intensifying, and Nvidia ...

How much is needed to maintain your standard of living in retirement?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... for a lengthy retirement, provided they own their home outright. For single retirees aged 65 planning to spend at a "mid-level" - $1650 per fortnight or $43,000 per year - SCA said $310,00 in savings would be required until age 90; the Age Pension would ...

Chalmers' claims on super tax are 'misleading': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) says Treasurer Jim Chalmers' claims that the $3 million superannuation tax followed extensive consultation are misleading, accusing the Treasurer of making several ambiguous statements in defence of the tax. SMSFA chief ...

Government to streamline financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... taken into consideration, including preserving key strengths of the existing model and making sure there remains a high level and variety of skills within our oversight body." However, Ghandar said there were still aspects that need further refinement ...

Financial services deregulation boosts economy by $2bn: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... for slashing inefficient regulation," the FSC said. This includes simplifying the breach reporting regime and providing a level playing field under the foreign investment framework. For the breach reporting regime, the FSC proposes that breaches that ...

Top Pendal executive joins Evidentia

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... actuary. "Michael's addition to the team is further demonstration of our commitment to continually bring the highest level of investment expertise to bear for our valued clients. Michael's wealth of knowledge will strengthen our approach to delivering ...

Ethical investment holdings double: CoreData

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
The number of high-net-worth (HNW), core affluent, and mass affluent investors holding ethical and sustainable investments has roughly doubled over the past year, according CoreData. The CoreData research obtained by Financial Standard seeks to capture ...

$3m super tax will level playing field: Australia Institute

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
Laws that will double the tax on earnings of superannuation balances over $3 million, which were shelved in late 2024, will make the system fairer particularly as many are doing it tough, The Australia Institute says. The Australia Institute chief economist ...

Where to invest when local equities look expensive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
Australian equities are richly priced, yet local portfolios remain heavily skewed towards the domestic market; investors have avenues to seek out diversification and better value, according to Morningstar market strategist Lochlan Halloway. Australian ...

Grattan Institute renews calls for best-in-show super funds, partial annuitisation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... balances. "The complexity of the retirement income system means funds should be able to help their members on a more personal level. But if these moves are to work in the interests of retirees rather than funds, the government should first create a stronger ...