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ETFs reigned supreme in 2023: Superhero

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... shows otherwise," the report said. "Younger investors on Superhero actually opted to invest into index-tracking ETFs - a choice that prioritises greater diversification over the potential for higher returns." Contrarily, it was older investors who sought ...

ASIC makes adviser exam changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... ASIC has now also updated the relevant guidance. The exam will no longer feature short answer questions, only multiple-choice questions. The requirement to limit exam participation to new financial advisers who have completed an approved degree and existing ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
Interest rates will continue to be a driving force behind client conversations in 2024 as financial advisers remain agile regardless of whichever direction they will go. The rapid upward trajectory of interest rates - from 0.10% in April 2022 to today's ...

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
Australian Ethical is transitioning its administration to Grow Inc in 2024, while also aspiring to accelerate growth in response to an increasing preference for ethical investments, says chief executive of superannuation Ross Piper. In an interview ...

Pension Protection Fund appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... very much look forward to working with her." On the appointment of Easter as interim chief, Jones said she was a natural choice. "She has seen the business undergo significant transformation and been integral to shaping our strategy as a trusted confidante ...

Ontario Teachers' names chief investment officers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan's investments will now be led by two chief investment officers, one to oversee asset allocation and the other to execute on public and private investments. At the end of 2023, Ontario Teachers' chief investment officer ...

Treasury to refresh financial adviser exam

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... Determination 2023. Treasury wants to remove the short answer questions from the exam and increase the number of multiple-choice questions. "Exams based on multiple choice questions create efficiencies by enabling computer marking to replace manual marking. ...

Morningstar reveals Australian equities upgrades, downgrades

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... and downgraded 10 share classes across 10 strategies. Realindex Australian Share Value Class A was called an excellent choice for investors seeking a value leaning or core domestic exposure at an attractive price. Morningstar's conviction in the strategy ...

New enhancements to Expand, CFS Edge

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... committed to adding complementary and contemporary investment options to its menu and is delighted to be able to provide more choice for advisers and their clients with these changes. It has also made several functionality enhancements including a workflow ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... investors intend to boost their ETF allocations within their SMSF portfolio. Australian shares were the top investment choice for 65% of respondents, with international shares following closely at 50%. Meanwhile, a small minority (14%) have no investment ...