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Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... technologies mean that electrification and new technology solutions are cheaper and more efficient in addition to being better for the planet." More than $100 trillion of capital is expected to be allocated to the energy transition globally by 2050. ...

Lifespan Financial Planning names head of research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
The new appointee will strengthen the firm's investment management capabilities and its commitment to better deliver financial solutions, Lifespan Financial Planning said. Ian Holliday has been appointed head of research and managed accounts, bringing ...

Bravura delivers profit, pays special dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
Bravura has delivered an underlying net profit of $11.3 million in 1H25, up $13 million compared to 1H24. Following the turnaround in financial performance, Bravura said it is now able to recommence dividend payments. In addition, a special dividend ...

Jones flags drafting of Tranche 2 legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said Tranche 2 of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms remains a priority before he bows out of politics but fell short of confirming when the draft bill will see the light of day. Jones told a recent ...

Most retirees who rent live in poverty: Grattan Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... noted other policies to boost housing supply will still be needed to bring down housing costs for renters of all ages, and better support those at risk of homelessness.

Almost half of HESTA members retire involuntarily

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... the research was part of a whole-of-fund approach to retirement and an enhanced focus on data, analytics and modelling to better understand members' needs. Blakey said women often have lower lifetime earnings and smaller superannuation balances due to ...

Investment down as uncertainty rises

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... should work to minimise uncertainty. Greater transparency, well designed institutions and strong communication can help to better guide market expectations. "Making policy decisions, and their transmission through the economy, more predictable will be ...

AMP launching 'market first' digital advice solution for super members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... hard to build. We want to give our members greater control and financial confidence in retirement, and help them unlock a better quality of life," Howes said. AMP's latest solution follows a joint call from APRA and ASIC in June last year for superannuation ...

One more vote needed for $3m super tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
Despite being dropped from the Senate program today, the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill could soon be a reality, with the government needing to secure just one more supporter. The Bill was supposed to be debated in the Senate today ...

Northern Trust scores mandate for $32bn infra business

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
... partnership marks a "significant milestone" for Northern Trust's presence in Australia. "By expanding our offerings, we can better meet our clients' growing needs, especially those who want to tap into private markets," Stavrou said. "This collaboration ...