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Zenith head of research calls time

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... function. Huddy, meanwhile, said that as the group aligns its investment research functions, Chant West's superannuation fund investment research team will combine with Zenith's research team to create a broader group research function.

Choice products require fairer framework: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
Choice products require a fairer regulatory framework as the current settings are heavily focused on default superannuation, putting advised clients with complex needs at a disadvantage, according to the Financial Services Council (FSC). A new report ...

Former wealth management chief ousted from financial services

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
... firm's authorised representatives had contacted prospective clients, urged them to establish a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), rollover their existing superannuation into the SMSF, and then invest it in highly speculative schemes tied to Hewish. ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
... drive, and courage" throughout her tenure as the super fund's leader. The annual award is bestowed to superannuation fund executives who significantly contribute to the ever-evolving super fund industry. Farrar also received a $30,000 education grant ...

US election outcome tops investor concerns: Natixis

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
A new Natixis Investment Managers survey finds that the US election is the most significant risk to the market and could ultimately vary Australian superannuation funds' investment strategy. The 2024 Strategist Outlook, commissioned by Natixis ...

WTW retirement solutions lead steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
A long-serving Willis Towers Watson (WTW) superannuation and retirement expert has left the firm after nearly 28 years. Nick Callil was the head of retirement solutions for Australia, leading WTW's research in retirement strategy. He also consulted ...

Trend among young Aussies highlights need for affordable advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has released new research highlighting that young Australians are increasingly relying on social media for financial advice. ASFA said a major concern with this trend is the growing risk of ...

Build Your Wealth adviser cops ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024
... representatives complied with financial services laws," the regulator said. Many of the clients were in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) investment structure that subsequently invested in the trust. ASIC also found that Luff failed to make reasonable ...

Advisers shun major institutions, 500 exit: Rainmaker

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... Merit Wealth, AMP Financial Planning, and Bridges Financial Services lost the highest number of advisers. Superannuation fund-linked advisers is the smallest institutional segment comprising just 3.6% of the total market, although they represent 11% ...

Cbus strategy chief exits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024
The chief strategy officer of Cbus Super has resigned from the post after eight years with the fund. Alexandra West was less than a year into her new role as strategy chief before she resigned effective June 7. West stepped into the newly created role ...