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ANZ profit slides, cuts dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024
... acquisition of Suncorp Bank, which has contributed two months earnings to this result. The significant work done to prepare for migration of customers also means we are well placed to deliver synergies faster than originally expected." Elliott said the ...

ACCC urges parliament to pass new merger laws

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... "The ACCC is committed to making these reforms a success and there is significant implementation work underway to prepare for these changes," Cass-Gottlieb said. In addition to merger law reform, the ACCC have also continued to advocate for the introduction ...

Harris vs Trump: Key economic policy differences

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
... assertive 'consensus building' style of current Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris." Cunneen said investors must prepare for either outcome as US election outcomes can be difficult to predict. "The current US Vice President, Kamala Harris' policy ...

Aussies unprepared to manage retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... many Australians now unwilling, or unable to access it. As a result, fewer people are getting the advice they need to prepare for retirement effectively," the report said. So, with the emphasis moving to the individual to secure their retirement income ...

Rising HNW numbers fuel need for specialist advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... assets, a sizeable proportion of HNWs are seeking personalised and specialised advice to help manage their wealth and prepare for intergenerational transfer. This is particularly the case for those with $5-$10 million in assets. According to the report ...

ASIC, APRA provide FAR update

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have published new information to help insurers and superannuation trustees prepare for the commencement of the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR). The FAR already applies to the banking industry and takes effect ...

Key advice executive leaves Aware Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024
... Super and play such a hands-on role in ensuring our members can access the advice and guidance services they need to prepare for and enjoy their best possible retirement." "It's been a privilege to redefine how advice can be offered and delivered ...

How super funds could better support members: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... retirement feel financially ready with 34% feeling unprepared. A further 32% of pre-retirees had yet to take steps to prepare for life after work and 38% were concerned they would not have sufficient funds to either cover basic costs or maintain a comfortable ...

Members' attitude, behaviour key to better engagement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... advice, retirement planning seminars and effective projection and modelling tools would be the most helpful services to prepare for retirement. "These new insights reveal how much more opportunity exists to better engage with members and support them ...

Budget 2024: $20k instant asset write-off extended

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... million small businesses and investing $625 million to help farmers and rural communities reduce emissions and better prepare for climate change and drought." The extension of the measure is expected to cost the government $290 million. An additional ...