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ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... This is mainly in response to the economy in general, followed by anticipated changes in specific investments. Life insurance remains a fundamental component of clients' financial plans with about one quarter of advisers receiving client queries ...

Hostplus rejigs Maritime Super insurance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
Hostplus has updated its insurance terms for its Maritime Super members who joined the fund last year. Hostplus said insured Maritime members will have access to improved terms and conditions thanks to its large and growing membership base, which allows ...

Equity Trustees hit with fine by APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... APRA always has the most up-to date information to effectively monitor the safety and stability of Australia's banking, insurance and superannuation systems," Cole said. "Notwithstanding the highly outsourced nature of the superannuation industry, accountability ...

Monochrome launches Bitcoin ETF amid first-mover dispute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... from other parts of Coinbase's business, ensuring they are protected in case of bankruptcy. Additionally, substantial insurance coverage is in place to guard against theft or cybercrime. "This feeder fund structure is common and has been heavily scrutinised ...

Ironbark partners with HarbourVest to launch fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... AUM raised to date, primarily with institutional clients including superannuation funds, endowments, universities and insurance companies," HarbourVest managing director and head of Sydney office Warwick Mancini said. "This growth has accelerated in ...

MIESF adjusts insurance premiums

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
Meat Industry Employees' Superannuation Fund (MIESF) will increase total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance premiums by 5.4%, effective July 1. MIESF said that while it has a history of providing good value insurance products at competitive rates ...

Interest rate relief unlikely 'this side of Christmas'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
... weak, lingering inflationary pressures in Australia appear to largely reflect cost-push factors in areas like housing, insurance and energy which "interest rates can't really contain". "For the RBA, however, the concern will be that the longer inflation ...

VFMC hires client portfolio design head

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... named a new head of client portfolio design who joined this week. Julie O'Neill joined VFMC on May 27, hailing from the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, a government agency that provides injury insurance to motorists as well as self-insurance ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... their post work years. This includes covering basic necessities like groceries, transport, home repairs, private health insurance, some exercise and leisure activities, and the occasional restaurant meal. It would also allow retirees to take an annual ...

Clime to offload Madison Financial Group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... to more than 210 advisers. Infocus will have some $16 billion in funds under advice and $210 million of in-force risk insurance premiums. "Infocus will be excellent custodians of the Madison business. It is clear there is strong cultural and strategic ...