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Boutiques wield independence, specialisation over larger managers: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... keeps pace with the evidence," he said. "In a world of shrinking alpha and increased industry consolidation, we're urging gatekeepers to rethink how they value specialist, performance-led managers."

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and four other professional bodies are urging the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to name and shame financial firms that fail to follow through on a determination as more than 60 have ...

Super tax requires a 'holistic' review: ASA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2025
The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) is urging the federal government to reconsider the proposed terms on the Division 296 superannuation tax. The super tax has received mixed opinions since its announcement, but the Labor government has insisted ...

Up to two million Aussies could face super tax: FSC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... the Greens but encourages the two parties to take a more constructive and consultative approach." In response, Briggs is urging the government to consult on measures that could unfairly target the future generation. "The superannuation industry recognises ...

Why emotions, cash derail good investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... volatility and frenetic news headlines, Karen Ward, the chief market strategist for EMEA at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is urging clients to stay the course. "Uncertainty generates emotions, and emotions are often the enemy of good investment choices," ...

Advice bodies want efficiency, long-term solutions from Mulino

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025
... Australians. The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager for policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson is urging to push through a suite of issues that got held up by the federal election. "We worked closely with the former minister ...

New government must prioritise payday super: SMC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) is urging Australia's newly elected government to pass the payday super legislation as a matter of priority within its first 100 days in power. The council's analysis found that in 2021-22, about $5.1 billion of super went ...

Super for housing would benefit 4% of homebuyers: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... it merely enables those already positioned for homeownership to purchase more expensive properties," ASFA said. ASFA is urging a more "holistic solution" to address the issue. "As highlighted in other ASFA reports, the proposed early release of superannuation ...

Gender parity in financial services an economic imperative

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
... private sector to tackle entrenched inequalities as an economic imperative. This year's International Women's Day is urging the financial services sector to accelerate action for gender equality. While progress has been made, there is still urgent ...

UniSuper launches fresh brand campaign

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... Super' campaign with its big blue monster, Rest unveiled the 'Super. Simple.' Campaign, and Colonial First State started urging Australians to 'Switch to unaverage super' in its new ads. Just last month UniSuper launched its digital advice offering ...