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Adviser exits spur innovation: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2023
... against some 'end-to-end' providers. Investment Trends' head of research Irene Guiamatsia said: "It's difficult to see how far this trend will continue. Many of the 'jobs' traditionally done by planning software (or advice tech providers) are the ones ...

Capital markets spearhead next recession: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
Capital markets will be potentially the epicentre of the next financial crisis, according to an investment expert, as unsustainable debt levels could tip global economies into a recession. In her recent visit to Australia, Ariel Investments chief investment ...

Regulators sound alarm on cybersecurity, fraud in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... to the super industry from cyber breaches and fraud. "Luckily there hasn't been a material cyber incident in super so far; but our work highlights the need for a broad uplift in cyber risk management," Ellis says. To address these concerns, APRA ...

ASIC questioned over workplace culture

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... ASIC code of conduct in your organisation?" she asked. In response, Longo said he thinks ASIC has a very good culture. "So far as you're referring to whether it's an unsafe environment or whether people don't feel they can express, speak ...

Australian Retirement Trust, AvSuper sign merger MoU

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... members, staff and partners informed of the next steps, providing regular updates via webinars and newsletters just as we have so far." AvSuper had planned to merge with CSC, but that has now fallen through as "required changes" to legislation are unlikely ...

Zurich wins group insurance mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
A $30 billion superannuation fund chose Zurich to provide group insurance for its 250,000 members. Brighter Super members will see their insurance provider change to Zurich Financial Services Australia from 1 July 2023. Zurich replaces incumbent group ...

Reporting season may prove dramatic: UBS

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
... where moves in bond yields dictated clear price divergences between industry groups, sector rotation this year is likely to be far more nuanced," said UBS equity strategist Richard Schellbach. "This means that the company-specific news that emerges though ...

Advisers put on notice: HLB Mann Judd

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... received the proper tax advice before making a transfer." And the issued notice extends beyond individuals. "The ATO's powers are far reaching and intended to also put advisers on notice and encourage them to dig deeper with clients and their financial ...

Aussies not bothered by volatile markets: State Street

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
In another classic case of "she'll be right, mate", Australian investors are far less concerned about the current market volatility than our global counterparts, according to new research by State Street Global Advisors. The ETF Impact Investment Survey ...

abrdn head of Aussie equities departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
The head of Australian equities at abrdn, Michelle Lopez, has left to pursue other interests, according to the asset manager. Lopez ran the local equities team for nearly four years after being promoted from deputy head in 2019. Joining abrdn in 2004 ...