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Sentinel, PGGM build-to-rent down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... confidence in Australia's build-to-rent market. "We're committed to continuing to deliver high quality, sustainable and community-focused living that enhances the housing choices available to Australians. "This is particularly important at a time where ...

Registrations open for FPA initiatives

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... each supporting programs and funding projects that contribute to skills training, financial literacy, work experience, community service, mentoring and more for children at risk or suffering from hardship," Berry said. "Each contribution makes a difference ...

Calls to pay super on parental leave grow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... could increase their retirement balance by 1.2% if they have one child, 2.6% with two children, and 4% with three. In community services, one child would potentially increase a super balance at retirement by 1.1%, 2.3% for two children, and 3.6% for ...

Challenger appoints Duncan West as chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... uncertainty, volatile investment markets, and the global pandemic which continues to bring challenges for the economy, the community the business. "We achieved record life and annuity sales and remain disciplined on management of our expenses. Clearly ...

Government strengthens multinationals tax laws

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... of the tax system. It can help to deter MNEs from entering arrangements to minimise their tax paid and helps to build community confidence that MNEs are paying their fair share of tax in Australia." This discussion paper seeks to amend Australia's existing ...

APRA releases annual corporate plan

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... with few surprises on offer. The priorities in APRA's new Corporate Plan for 2022-2023 are based on protecting the community and today ensuring the Australian financial system is prepared for tomorrow. The plan is designed to respond to rapid changes ...

Hejaz Financial Services, GBST provide online calculators

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... easy-to-use online tools and calculators to complement its Sharia-compliant financial products and services for the Islamic community," she said. Hejaz head of marketing Ali Ozyon added GBST has a strong track record in building and delivering financial ...

BetaShares launches Metaverse ETF

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... Vynokur called it a powerful megatrend that is predicted to shake up how we connect with family, friends and the wider community. "As the range of technologies underpinning the Metaverse evolves and user growth continues, this secular trend is expected ...

FSC guidance looks to eliminate greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... FSC's guidance for fund managers will signal government, regulators, and consumers that the Australian investment community sees climate action as a top priority. "The FSC wants consumers to have confidence fund managers who set net zero targets ...

VanEck hires five to team

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... model for financial advice, with a greater focus on targeted outcomes, is driving the take up of ETFs from the adviser community," he added. "In particular, advisers and investors are turning to VanEck smart beta ETFs to potentially beat the market as ...