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AustralianSuper supersizes Churchill Asset Management mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... companies. "AustralianSuper's latest instalment reinforces the strength of our strategic partnership and their confidence in both our strategy and the private credit market," said Churchill chief executive Ken Kencel. "We believe we are currently ...

Agricultural sector in for a mixed 2024: Outlook

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... assistance to the Australian economy. This is being offset by a high-rate environment, cost pressures and low consumer confidence. These factors are weighing on domestic demand for more premium agricultural products," it said. Global consumption will ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
One in nine Australians expect to have more than $250,000 in debt when they retire, a new study by AMP shows, however separate research from TAL suggests debt in retirement is of little concern. A study commissioned by AMP has found that fewer than ...

FSCP serves up registration prohibition order

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... registration prohibition order as it was "satisfied that there is a real risk of harm being caused to the public's confidence in the financial services industry, and to ASIC's reputation, if an undischarged bankrupt is permitted to continue to ...

CSLR chief executive named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... skill and expertise to CSLR. Their contribution will ensure the delivery of a valued compensation service which raises confidence in the external dispute resolution framework and, more broadly, the financial services industry." The board still requires ...

Barings prepares new strategies for local institutional investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... supply side perspective, this has resulted in about half a dozen decent, capable managers, giving private borrowers the confidence to tap into the market competitively, and not just relying on one or two providers, which might be fickle." While the leveraged ...

Payday super protects most vulnerable: SMC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... and employers alike. It will help ensure super is paid on time and in full, meaning Australians can have trust and confidence that the super system is working for them - not against them, she said. With the typical retiree having a super balance of $200,000 ...

Commercial property likely to recover in 2024: Insights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... the next six months so that by mid-2024 the picture will be clearer for buyers and sellers alike, helping to restore confidence and liquidity." While reductions in asset values aren't a good thing, the reemergence of value going forward is. "Higher ...

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
... this aims to help them address a myriad of factors that are preventing them from advising on retirement products with confidence. The book also provides case studies and insights and solutions for balancing clients' retirement lifestyle expectations ...

Commonwealth Super Corp selects Challenger for retirement products

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... longevity risk, CSC can now offer their customers a solution that will provide guaranteed income in retirement, and the confidence to draw down on their savings. "Through our partnership Challengers' longevity solution will form part of CSC's broader ...