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Pre-retirees want, need financial advice: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... barrier in three ways. Advisers can reduce upfront fees by recouping the shortfall over time with an ongoing relationship, though this may introduce conflicts that aren't in the client's best interest, he said. A preferable option is for each ...

Job market strong despite looming recession: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023
... actions in the lead up to a potential recession by implementing hiring freezes or even reducing positions," he said. "Even though this is a minority of companies, extensive thought is needed when deciding to issue layoffs as it can tarnish future attraction ...

Adviser salaries to jump in 2023: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
... having the opportunity to be able to command higher salaries." There are challenges for prospective employees to consider though, he said. "An issue we're seeing is around the compliance checks in relation to licensee checks. This will happen towards ...

Federal Court finds against finfluencer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2023
The Federal Court determined Tyson Scholz, known as ASX Wolf, was running an unlicensed financial services business for over a year, including providing courses on share trading and recommending stocks on Instagram. The court handed its decision down ...

Cbus stalwarts retire, union leader returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2022
... delivers for members." "His expert contribution on our investment committee has long been valued by our investment leaders." Though most importantly, Swan noted that Noonan takes the obligation for directors to question and provide challenge, seriously. ...

Super heatmap findings garner mixed responses

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... period is pleasing and reflects funds' focus on member outcomes, fee reduction, risk management, and investment returns. Though Fahy took issue with the APRA's comments regarding sustainability. "APRA's use of net cash flows as a measure ...

MySuper heatmap reveals sub-par products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2022
... high total fees and costs, Qantas Superannuation Glidepath was the only MySuper product to be labelled significantly high. Though, Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund Balanced, HOSTPLUS Superannuation Fund Balanced, Mercer SmartPath, Mercy ...

ASIC proceedings name Pendal board member

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... Financial Standard, Perpetual named Heap as one of the three Pendal directors invited to join the combined board in 2023. Though, Heap's appointment hinges on the completion of Perpetual's acquisition of Pendal. ASIC alleges the board members ...

More alpha gains through ops

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
Growth in fund complexity and managing assets in-house has triggered intensive efforts by pension funds to beef up their operational and support functions. JANA principal consultant and head of operational consulting, Jo Leaper, says there is a growing ...

HNWIs remain interested in digital assets: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... digital assets is a major barrier to investment. In addition, 34% of investors admitted to investing in digital assets even though they "do not fully understand what they are doing". "Regulation is vital to ensure that the digital assets class keeps ...