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BTR may create generation of tenants: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023
... industry does." The primary purpose behind the establishment of HOPE was to address the affordable housing crisis faced by essential workers. It aims to provide a co-investment solution that facilitates homeownership for middle income earners. Buskens ...

Aware Super migrates members to Bravura platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
... milestone really establishes that large-scale digital transformation is not only possible in superannuation - it's an essential step for any large fund that intends to support members over the next three decades," Stewart said. "This project is evidence ...

Super sector falling behind in cyber security: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
... that increased consolidation has created more risk. In the latest episode of the Financial Standard podcast, Rao said the super industry is a lucrative target for cybercriminals, due to the sheer size of the funds it manages. "If you think about the ...

Colonial First State chalks up strong super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
... The CFS FirstChoice Employer Super balanced fund (Lifestage 1965-1969) raked in a 10.5% return. Additionally, Essential Super achieved a 10.7% return. Colonial First State Superannuation chief executive Kelly Power said: "We are delighted with the investment ...

The boomer boom is over: AUSIEX

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... came before them, and the transition to innovation in the digital world is continuing apace," he said. Therefore, it is essential that "industry participants become more active in understanding and discussing the changes that are now taking place and ...

ASIC nudges trustees on member fund compliance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... products, trustees have a responsibility to secure incoming funds for products in specific, prescribed manners. This is essential to safeguarding a consumer's money until such time as a product is issued to them or their existing product receives an ...

Cheques to wind down by 2030: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
Archaic payment systems could soon be a thing of the past following government plans to wind down outdated methods like cheques. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down a five-point strategic plan yesterday in front of the Australian Banking Association ...

CareSuper, Spirit Super charge ahead with $50bn merger

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... agreement is a critical and positive step forward in serving our members' best financial interests. "This growth is essential to continue to drive outstanding value and service for our members, cementing the vision both funds have of being a sustainable ...

Super members want free advice: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... enabling super funds to have payment of advice fees deducted from the members account is a welcome step. However, it is essential the fees are minimal, cost effective and are not open to abuse, he said.

FAAA sounds alarm on no-consultation super reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... critical that the regime considers the impact on financial advisers and their relationship with their clients. It is also essential that it is fair and does not treat certain products in a way where the performance results are skewed," she said. "There ...