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Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023

... Prophets. On December 1, Superhero Super members were merged into one single account, removing the Autopilot and Control options. The new investment option menu, which includes the Moderate, Growth, High Growth, and Cash options, are managed by Mercer. ...

Responsible investment key to wealth transfer conversation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023

... "With the responsible investment piece of the survey, it was really obvious that a lot of advisers are recommending RI options, and that's a really strong endorsement that advisers are having these conversations," Willis said. "The one difference ...

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023

... case studies and insights and solutions for balancing clients' retirement lifestyle expectations with strategies and options available in the market. One of the main drivers behind the low take up of annuities in Australia is that they are not available ...

On-platform TDPs miss performance test benchmarks, worst on fees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023

... and of the accounts that failed to meet the benchmark, only 1% fell short by more than 0.5%. MySuper default investment options also showed strong performance, with 80% of member accounts in products that surpassed their tailored benchmark. "RSE licensees ...

Commonwealth Super Corp selects Challenger for retirement products

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023

... Australia's largest provider of annuities," CSC chief executive Damian Hill said. "CSC has undertaken a detailed review of the options and providers available to help our customers address longevity in retirement, and Challenger is our selected industry-leading ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023

... regulatory intervention is needed to improve access to life insurance while still maintaining the benefits of genetic testing. Options floated by Treasury include legislating a ban on the use of adverse test results by insurers; legislating more appropriate ...

Colonial First State enhances FirstChoice with Elemnta

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023

... long-term investors over a full market cycle. CFS also recently expanded the investment menu on its CFS Edge platform, adding options from Atchison Consultants, Drummond Capital, and Russell Investments.

Product modernisation will strengthen retirement outcomes: FSC

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023

... investment performance and lower fee structures, it states. "There is $132 billion invested in superannuation and investment options that could benefit from modernisation, impacting over 1.8 million customer accounts," FSC chief executive Blake Briggs ...

Government consults on reforms to merger rules

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023

... notification, assessment, and enforcement, it says. The government said it's inviting stakeholders to suggest alternative options or variations of these options and outline their benefits and risks. Further, the paper includes potential reforms for ...

Aussie investors optimistic about returns

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023

... familiar private asset instruments like private equity and real estate, while showing less interest in complex or opaque options such as microfinance or private debt. The study revealed that a brand and manager's reputation is the most considered ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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