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ANZ rakes in $7.4bn profit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
... Elliott, the cost of operating ANZ Plus is materially lower than its existing retail business. Australia Commercial was its highest returning division and delivered 11% revenue growth in the year while lending grew to a record high of $62 billion. According ...

Large Australian corporations pay record tax: ATO

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2023
... almost 50% higher than two years ago. ATO deputy commissioner Rebecca Saint explained that tax paid in 2021-22 was the highest since CTT reporting started, showing how Australia's large taxpayers rebounded from COVID-19 and lockdowns. "This is a fantastic ...

La Trobe reveals global strategy, partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
... across almost 100,000 investors, including major institutions. "We remain as committed as ever to delivering a suite of the highest quality global strategies to our investors and adviser partners. These investments are unique and exclusive to La Trobe ...

Super member loyalty on the rise: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... considering a switch. At 18%, members' intention to switch is the lowest it's been in three years. "Those at the highest risk of switching, referring to members who gave a rating of nine and 10 out of 10, fell from 9% to just 5% - the lowest ...

ASIC bans former PwC partner over tax scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... a higher bar for our industry," he said. "Our vision is to become the leading professional services firm, built on the highest ethical and professional standards with integrity at our core, a firm that delivers purposeful and sustained outcomes in everything ...

Interest rates, liquidity top of mind for Future Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... today where all investors have to think about liquidity more so as the cash rate is so much higher and real rates are the highest we've seen in a very long time, that becomes even more important for us and that will be the disadvantage."

Alternatives to top $33tn by 2028

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... targeting North America in comparison to the 2022 report forecast. However, the region is still expected to exhibit the highest growth rate worldwide and, despite the current difficult adjustment period, VC's share of the total alternatives market ...

Life insurance industry profits double, premiums rise: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... two out of seven posted profits, accumulating a combined loss of $300 million. Resolution Life topped the list of the highest direct profit as a percentage of revenue, recording 28.6%, followed by Challenger at 23.6% and Zurich at 10.2%. By a measure ...

Equip Super welcomes new chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... and commitment." Meanwhile, Casey said Cameron joins a "strong, skills-based board featuring combined experience at the highest levels of organisational leadership." "His perspectives and guidance will help the fund to continue to provide excellent outcomes ...

Challenger posts record annuity sales

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... million (up 9%) and CarePlus sales of $120 million (up 33%). According to Challenger, its CarePlus product achieved its highest quarter of sales since launching in 2015, reflecting the growing opportunity in aged care. Consistent with growing longer ...