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Interest rates, liquidity top of mind for Future Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... its asset allocation, particularly its weightings in property and alternatives, in a bid to curb any potential liquidity issues. Rising interest rates, soaring 10-year bond yields, and the weak Aussie dollar are all front of mind for Future Fund deputy ...

Fidelity finds key barriers in Australian estate planning

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... challenges in leaving a bequest, the report highlighted key themes like navigating uncertainty, legal and administrative issues, financial pressures, family dynamics, ensuring fairness for the family, and fulfilling personal wishes. Further, respondents ...

Crypto exchanges to obey financial services rulebook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... collapse impacted around 50,000 Australian consumers. According to the consultation paper, these failures shared common issues: asset loss for customers, poor management, flawed governance, operational vulnerabilities, fraudulent activities, and pervasive ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... absolutely false," she said. "I don't think there's any sign that the government is not focused on a whole range of issues, including the economic ones. There are many ministers in the government; they're not all focused on the Voice at any ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... spread widely - yet. "I'd say that reaction for now means that the market is comfortable with the kind of geopolitical issues happening, and they've just kind of put this situation in that bucket," he said. Looking ahead, Dhar believes Brent ...

Allianz Retire+ welcomes head of technical services

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... superfunds and advisers to deliver a suite of retirement income solutions," Aboud said. "We are committed to solving the issues facing retirees, super funds and advisers." Aboud added that there is undeniable momentum from the industry to address the ...

Aussies largely unsure of legacy plan: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... leave a legacy. While wills are largely fit for purpose, Gen Life said, the fact they can be legally disputed can cause issues in more complex family situations- a challenge for wealthier people in particular. Superannuation, of the other hand, is not ...

PwC chief executives hold too much power: Review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... legacy arrangements and to bring valuable external perspectives and scrutiny," he said. Additionally, Switkowski flagged issues with hierarchy and remuneration. "Some members of the board of partners are, or perceive themselves to be, more junior in ...

Josh Frydenberg takes over as Goldman Sachs chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023
... and takes on the new role in addition to his current duties, which include offering advice on economic and geopolitical issues. Going forward, Frydenberg will work closely with Goldman Sachs Australia's chief executive Simon Rothery, as well as co-heads ...

Financial services marketing is broken: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... process is simply too long and arduous. Meanwhile, 83% of compliance teams believe marketers use them as a scapegoat when issues with marketing content arise, and about 85% said marketers don't seem to understand why they have to abide by compliance ...