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A sensible roadmap: Industry responds to QAR paper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022

... get advice on the topics they need, with all the necessary consumer protections, and through a channel that suits them, rather than a one-size-fits-all model." He added: "The financial advice industry can now have hope that policymakers are listening ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022

... and proceed with venture capital investment." But he added that ignoring the test didn't equate to not measuring it, rather funds just didn't have to be concerned about failing just because of investments in venture capital.

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022

... nest eggs and generating economic growth at the same time." He added that the new government recognises that "protecting rather than trashing the fundamentals of the super system, is the key to unlocking our investment power to do good and strengthen ...

MLC Asset Management grows managed accounts offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022

... resilient portfolios using a forward-looking scenarios approach. This focuses on the distribution of capital market returns, rather than point estimates, making them better positioned to deal with future markets uncertainties." The investment manager ...

QIC braces against recession risks

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022

... regime allows the fund to think holistically about achieving its client objectives in the best risk-adjusted return manner, rather than potentially feeling somewhat constrained by having to consider tracking errors to externally selected benchmarks. ...

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022

... appropriate to target this assistance to ensure it has the effect of enabling those who cannot currently afford advice, rather than subsidising those who already pay for financial advice," MLC Life said. And, finally, greater use of technology should ...

How Australians are losing retirement returns

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022

... of living pressures and poor super returns, Banney acknowledged that many people may be tempted to pocket the extra cash rather than salary sacrifice. However, she added: "If you can afford it, sacrificing even just $100 or $200 each month will make ...

Advisers receive guidance on rights under FSCP

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022

... any, action it should take against a financial adviser based on those facts. The hearings are 'inquisitorial' in nature, rather than adversarial-that is, they serve as an inquiry to ascertain the relevant facts," the guidance reads. The guidance also ...

Federal Reserve delivers 0.75bp rate rise

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022

... board maximum optionality with regard to future moves by stating that policy would be set on a meeting-by-meeting basis rather than offer any explicit guidance on the size of the next rate move," Miller said. "Powell said that he did not believe the ...

Government moves to amend military super benefits tax

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022

... and Death Benefits (DFRDB) and Military Superannuation benefits (MSB) schemes are super lump sums for income tax purposes rather than superannuation income stream benefits. However, as new draft legislation states, this is contrary to the original policy ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

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

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

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

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

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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