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FAAA slams 'underlying issues' in CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... advisers and their clients." Speaking about the submission, FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said it highlights the failures that led to substantial consumer losses and complaints. "Our analysis illustrates the conflicts of interest that existed in the ...

Productivity slump threatens asset returns: Shane Oliver

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... said productivity growth has been constrained by a cocktail of factors, including very strong population growth which has led to housing affordability issues, a slowdown in business investment, increased market concentration which has reduced competition ...

Engage Financial launches practice management firm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... and business operations, enabling clients to achieve measurable and lasting business outcomes. Engage Practice Management is led by directors Lena Ridley and Charles Blake, each bringing over 25 years of industry experience. Ridley, formerly the chief ...

Funds are 'getting back to basics', says report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... this year. In contrast, no funds selected China, down from 23% last year, as geopolitical risks and economic challenges have led many funds to reduce their investments in the country.

Settlement reached in Caddick class action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... reached in the class action filed in the Federal Court against auditors for SMSFs run by Melissa Caddick. The class action - led by Melbourne-based law firm Mackay Chapman - was filed on behalf of 21 original group members. Just prior to settlement another ...

AFCA completes independent review of operations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... Response Program, launched in response to 13 recommendations of the 2021 Independent Review of AFCA undertaken by Treasury, was led by deputy chief ombudsman June Smith. "We are proud to share the outcomes of this transformative program. This is a story ...

ANZ chief to retire, external successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... years. "What a great legacy and what a great starting point for us today for the next lap," O'Sullivan added. "What he has led is the adoption of a purpose-led strategy," he said. "About helping individuals and communities thrive." Elliot has been the ...

Funds SA appoints chief investment officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... assumed the role in March 2022 after the merger between Hostplus and Statewide Superannuation, is the appointee. Michalakis led investments at Statewide for more than 13 years. Prior to that, Michalakis held roles at Pzena Investment Management, Merrill ...

HarbourVest adds to local team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... started her career at MLC Australia in 2006 as a global equities research associate for four years. HarbourVest Sydney is led by Warwick Mancini who joined the investor relations team in 2019 and manages relationships with new investors and their advisers ...

Nuveen raises over $400m for real estate debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... senior and junior secured real estate loan investments across industrial, logistics and residential sectors in Australia. Led by its head of debt Australia and New Zealand Dugald Marr, the strategy will also extend its lens to retail, office and alternatives ...