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Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... the advice provider possesses restricted but pertinent information. The review had recommended the introduction of a 'good advice' duty. Super Consumers Australia said the fact the government hasn't pursued this recommendation is a win for ...

ASIC curbs high-risk offers from online trading providers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... their wealth with robust safeguards and encourage improved financial literacy and education for the general public to support good investor outcomes." "The industry has a responsibility to support investors to understand the risk associated with investing ...

Advice firms must scale up to meet demand: AZ NGA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... this, advice firms need to get significantly bigger to make decent margins, compete effectively, and meet the demand for good advice. Despite acknowledging the significant role that small-to-medium enterprises play in the advice ecosystem, the paper ...

Interest rates on hold as RBA pauses

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
In its final decision of the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates unchanged at 4.35%. The decision to hold spares borrowers a sixth interest rate rise in 2023, following a 25 basis point increase at its previous meeting in November. ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... take centre stage when planning for retirement, it's the non-financial considerations that dictate whether one has a good retirement. They suggest individuals take a holistic approach and remember to plan for their physical and mental health needs ...

Responsible investment key to wealth transfer conversation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... are the expectations and values, weaving that into the next generation, and being able to engage that next generation in a good way," Willis said. Almost half (47%) of advisers, who are already engaging with clients, plan to address the intergenerational ...

Gender pay gap a crucial diversity metric: FSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... years and overall, board diversity has gone up in developed markets. It's not great in Asia and it's still not very good in some smaller companies, even in Australia, which drags down the portfolio-level gender diversity reporting in some of ...

Commercial property likely to recover in 2024: Insights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... for buyers and sellers alike, helping to restore confidence and liquidity." While reductions in asset values aren't a good thing, the reemergence of value going forward is. "Higher yields act to reset the market and provide a more attractive entry ...

Buffett outlines plans for Berkshire Hathaway

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... lifetime pledges he made back in 2006. "At Thanksgiving, I have much to be thankful for..." Buffett said. "At 93, I feel good but fully realise I am playing extra innings." Buffett revealed that his three children, Howard, Susan and Peter, are the executors ...

AustralianSuper slams Brookfield's Origin Energy bid

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... said. "The challenge facing the nation as we work towards net zero by 2050 is not a lack of capital but rather a shortage of good quality investment opportunities."