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Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... better returns that equities and other asset classes can produce over longer investment periods. The new financial year is a good time to review investment strategies. Investors might want to weigh up whether riskier but higher return investments are ...

MIESF adjusts insurance premiums

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... permanent disability (TPD) insurance premiums by 5.4%, effective July 1. MIESF said that while it has a history of providing good value insurance products at competitive rates, recent legislative reforms, the global pandemic, and changes in economic ...

ASIC tells super funds to 'step it up'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... million Australians are already at pension drawdown age, and with a large number still to come, super funds need to deliver good service. "We need super fund trustees to step up right now and step in to making sure they put good outcomes for members ...

Interest rate relief unlikely 'this side of Christmas'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
The higher-than-expected monthly CPI data for April could mean the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) hands are tied when it comes to higher-for-longer interest rates. Annual growth in the non-seasonally adjusted CPI lifted from 3.5% to 3.6% in April ...

Super pool jumps to $3.9tn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... discussion paper. APRA will focus its activities assessing trustees' policies, processes, and practices in delivering good member outcome to enforce Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management, and transparency in administering the legislated ...

Market pessimism over Insignia 'overblown'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... EBITDA profitability in first half fiscal 2024 after five halves of losses," Ler said. "The odds of multiple expansion are good, particularly if outflows lessen and margins stabilise. For the platforms business, the multiple implied in the current stock ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... retirement. The superannuation advocacy body said the comfortable retirement standard would allow retirees to maintain "a good standard of living" in their post work years. This includes covering basic necessities like groceries, transport, home repairs ...

Former licensee chief takes new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... time to take over from Paul, who has been central to Nestworth's success to date and hands over a business in extremely good shape." Commenting on her new role, Blackford said: "As a key business inside the AZ NGA community, Nestworth is in the best ...

Australian Ethical snaps up asset manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
Australian Ethical has struck a deal to acquire Altius Asset Management, the sustainable fixed income business of Australian Unity, a move that will see its funds under management (FUM) swell by $2 billion. The acquisition will see both firms merge ...

Social media influencers charged for promoting shady investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
Reality TV stars from shows like Love Island, Geordie Shore, and The Only Way Is Essex are due to face Court for pushing unauthorised investment schemes on their followers. Love Island's Biggs Chris, Jamie Clayton, Rebecca Gormley and Eva Zapico ...