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Investment boutique calls time after seven years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... Australian product aimed to deliver income by outperforming the S&P/ASX200 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt); since inception it achieved 10% total income and a total return of 9.4% versus the benchmark's 10.9% The Wheelhouse ...

Lost super bill sits at $18bn: ATO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
Despite the Australian Taxation Office's best efforts, there is still close to $18 billion in superannuation yet to be reunited with those who earned it. That's according to the latest figures, which show there's currently $17.8 billion in lost and ...

Growing super balances show more work to be done: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... bridge the gender retirement gap but there is still work to be done. Adequate and equitable pay, the valuing of care work, and tax settings all need examining to ensure women aren't left behind." The peak industry also voiced concern over the recent ...

HESTA lowers insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... ethics controversies" such as fraud, executive misconduct, corruption scandals, money laundering, anti-trust violations, or tax-related controversies.

Rising HNW numbers fuel need for specialist advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... the number of high-net-worth (HNW) investors in Australia last year, bringing with it increased demand for estate planning, tax optimisation, and investment strategy advice. About 690,000 Australians are now considered HNWs, up from 635,000 last year ...

Vote for Financial Standard in Australian Financial Industry Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... Australian Financial Industry Awards are hosted by the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia, which represents the tax, accounting, superannuation, and financial advice profession. The association has been operating in Australia for more than ...

Macquarie AM launches emerging markets equity ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... offering sites alongside the Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF (BILD); Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (PWER); Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX); and Macquarie Focused Large Growth ETF (LRGG). The launch follows MAM's strategy to ...

Advisers add 5.7% premium

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... value advisers add of 5.7% is broken down into guidance provided on asset allocation (1.1%), behavioural coaching (3.3%), and tax planning (1.3%). ​More than half of the 5.7% benefit was derived from advisers' ability to help clients avoid kneejerk ...

More to do in the fight against inflation: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... that people are under the pump and we're doing something about it," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "We're already rolling out tax cuts for every taxpayer, energy rebates for every household and a million small businesses, and a wage rise for minimum wage ...

Platinum outflows drag performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... International Technology Fund, returning 26% p.a. Platinum closed the books in FY24 with a $45.1 million statutory net profit after tax, which was slashed from $80.9 million year on year. A large chunk, some $20.4 million of expenses related to the turnaround ...