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BNP Paribas acquires HSBC's hedge fund admin business

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
BNP Paribas Securities Services has signed an exclusive agreement to take on HSBC's hedge fund administration business. The transfer of services from HSBC to BNP Paribas will involve the integration of certain employees within BNP Paribas' expert teams ...

AFCA secures $1.2bn in refunds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
Since its inception, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has clawed back $1.2 billion in compensation and refunds for more than 400,000 consumers and small businesses. Reaching its fifth year in operation, AFCA explained its efforts ...

Robo-adviser reaches US$50bn milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
While the local robo-advice industry flounders, Wealthfront has hit a record high of more than US$50 billion ($77bn) in assets under management, catering to 700,000 investors. The US robo-adviser boasted that as it continues to diversify offerings ...

Advisers turning to cash, fixed income: Data

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
Financial advisers are increasingly leaning towards cash and fixed income, making up 15% of new client inflows this year, according to Investment Trends. The 2023 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs report revealed that one in four advisers recognise ...

Super funds missing out on rich returns from Aussie agriculture

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
Global pension funds are increasing investments in Australian agriculture, the nation's second-largest real estate sector, prompting Warakirri Asset Management managing director Jim McKay to question the relative absence of superannuation funds. Warakirri ...

Wages growth reaches unsustainable level: Mousina

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
The quarterly Wage Price Index (WPI) jumped by 1.3% to 4% in September, beating inflation, but AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina says it's not economically sustainable. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), September's ...

Settlement approved in AMP shareholder class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
The $110 million settlement that was reached in the long-running fees-for-no-service class action against AMP was approved by a judge yesterday. The class action was filed in June 2018 and came on the back of misconduct made public by the Royal Commission. ...

Uniseed partners with major Aussie universities

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... is a very high conversion rate," he said. He said the new partnerships are significant as it will increase Uniseed's reach and ability to fund new startups and commercialising technologies developed by Australian research institutions. "Where previously ...

ATO recoups $684m in unpaid super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... other red flags that a business may not be viable. If you're an employer who is struggling to pay super, we recommend you reach out to us or your registered tax professional quickly to help avoid getting into a situation you can't resolve." In a statement ...

HUB24 unveils new offering for lower balance clients

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... strategic development Jason Entwistle said Discover complements HUB24's existing core and choice offers and expands its reach, providing a unique solution for advised clients seeking simplicity and affordability in their investment options - whether ...