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SMSFs' use of advisers plummets: Research

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
The number of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) using advisers has reached a new low, with the proportion of SMSFs using advisers falling to 23% from 27% in the past 12 months, according to a Vanguard/Investment Trends report. The number of SMSFs without ...

Fidelity confirms active ETFs to launch in coming weeks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
After receiving approval from unitholders to create a new class of units for several of its funds, Fidelity International will launch four active ETFs by June 3. Earlier this month, Financial Standard reported Fidelity's plans to expand its range of ...

Financial services firms concerned about attracting staff

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
The majority of both Australian employers and employees are concerned about their company's ability to attract skilled talent this year, research from Robert Half found. The research suggested what companies are offering fails to meet candidates' expectations. ...

COVID helped to reduce inequality: Productivity Commission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
New research from the Productivity Commission has revealed changes to income and wealth levels during COVID-19. "The initial pandemic period saw an unprecedented decline in income inequality. The incomes of lower-income households grew rapidly in relative ...

BitConnect promoter pleads guilty

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
The promoter of BitConnect Australia has pleaded guilty for his role in spruiking a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. John Bigatton promoted BitConnect, an online cryptocurrency platform that offered a financial product known as the Lending Platform ...

Magellan advances MGF conversion to open class

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
Magellan Asset Management will go ahead with converting its Global Fund (ASX: MGF) into an open class structure. As the fund's responsible entity, Magellan Asset Management has advanced the conversion process since it was flagged in October of last ...

Members' attitude, behaviour key to better engagement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
New research suggests superannuation funds need to focus more on attitudinal and behavioural insights if they're to improve engagement. The latest CSBA FEAL Superannuation Experience & Engagement Benchmark expanded its coverage to survey super fund ...

Budget 2024: Cost of living relief takes centre stage

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
Support will be boosted for Australians facing acute and urgent financial pressures with $138 million to meet sustained high demand for crisis support including emergency relief, food relief and financial support services. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced ...

The top investment funds over the past year

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024
The top-performing investment funds for the year ending March 31 have been announced, with all being ETFs focused on international equities. The BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP), with $158 million in net assets, led the pack with a 163.8% ...

AFCA finds more Dixon Advisory victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) added 544 more Dixon Advisory-specific victims to total 2492 complaints at the end of April, which will further exacerbate the costs and levy financial advisers must pay. The Financial Advice Association ...