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'Our patience is running thin': ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... they see themselves as your customers. "That's how they're used to dealing with their financial institutions. That's the level of service they expect." Constant said ASIC expects funds to be "customer-centric" and reminded funds that delivering strong ...

Super performance test needs personal rate of return: Adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
APRA's annual superannuation performance test fails to consider results where it truly matters - at the member level - and ends up missing the mark on ensuring positive member outcomes, according to a financial advice expert advocating for better ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... US Federal Reserve. The US presented a modest rise of 20 basis points (3.2%) in its inflation index in July, the lowest level since April 2021. deVere group chief executive Nigel Green suggested the Fed was already behind the curve globally on the rate ...

Cost cutting returns Bravura to profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... model. We benchmark our profitability and margins against a best-in-class technology peer group and aspire to operate at that level," Russell said. Baskerville said: "In summary, it has been a difficult year for our team. We thank all of them for their ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... under the additional licence conditions will support improved outcomes for members and ensure that there is an appropriate level of independence, rigour, and transparency in relation to United Super and BUSSQ's compliance with the law. "APRA expects ...

CFMEU fallout stokes governance debate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
The ongoing scandal surrounding the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has called into question the governance settings within the industry superannuation fund sector, with some suggesting boards no longer require - or benefit ...

TelstraSuper fields influx of merger offers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
After announcing in May that it is looking to merge, TelstraSuper has received "a high level of interest" from its peers. In an update on the merger process, TelstraSuper said its board is currently considering information provided by a range of superannuation ...

Trump victory will jostle trade war, interest rates: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... placed to avoid significant permanent value destruction from excessive debt in a downturn," Mills said. On a stock specific level, a Trump win will likely see the West reduce its dependence on China, meaning it could benefit ASX-listed firms like Iluka. ...

Choice products require fairer framework: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
... (FSC). A new report by the FSC and NMG Consulting is calling for Choice products to have "wider guardrails given the high level of engagement and decision making from members". The report classifies Choice products into "broad", which are highly tailorable ...

Cbus taps ex-AustralianSuper equities chief for 'critical role'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
... averaged an 8.87% annual return. "Justin's skills and experience are outstanding, and he will bring an unparalleled senior level of expertise that will ensure we continue to deliver the best possible returns to our members," Chatfield said. Rainmaker ...