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eToro launches local stocks portfolio

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
From today, investors can access the AussieEconomy portfolio, an investment basket offering long-term exposure to high performing ASX-listed companies. The 35 stocks that make up the portfolio are from a variety of industries including commodities ...

Data demonstrates success of compulsory super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... family member or friend access aged care. The standout reason for maintaining capital for most people was to fund medical or health needs. For the 77% of the survey sample who were permanently retired, income was drawn mainly from super 70%, the Age ...

FICAP raises over $120k for charity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
FICAP's annual fundraiser returned for the first time since 2019 last night, raising over $120,000 for SHINE for Kids and the Starlight Children's Foundation. Speaking at the event, FICAP chair Marnie McLaren said: "It's so exciting to see ...

Platinum remains positive despite net profit loss

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
... structure. Offshore, the firm will focus on its European, United States and Canadian based funds, with plans to launch a new health sciences sub-fund in October. The results follow the resignation of Platinum's non-executive director and co-founder Kerr ...

Calls for greater efforts to close gender pay, super gap

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... that budgets for a retirement lifestyle that is slightly above the Age Pension and only allows retirees to afford basic health insurance and infrequent exercise, leisure and social activities, ASFA estimates a minimum super balance of $70,000 for couples ...

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... don't just deliver a more financially secure life in retirement for members but are increasingly linked to the future health of our economy." "By investing in things like nursing homes, allied health providers, renewable energy, airports, emerging ...

Regal Funds Management launches private credit capability

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2022
Regal Funds Management is entering the private credit market later this year, offering solutions to Australian and New Zealand clients. The capability will be headed up by portfolio managers Jacob Poke and Gavin George. Poke has 15 years of experience ...

Mercer Super, Lutheran Super to merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2022
After months of delay, Lutheran Super has announced it will merge with Mercer Super. Lutheran Super members were informed of the decision yesterday at the fund's annual members meeting. It's a logical move for the funds; in addition to being ...

Equity Trustees confirms AET acquisition

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... said. "It adds scale to our trustee and wealth services (TWS) private client offering, particularly in our Indigenous and health and personal injury businesses and supports our ongoing commitment to investment in products, services and technology." An ...

Calls to pay super on parental leave grow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... balance at retirement by 1.1%, 2.3% for two children, and 3.6% for three. Finally, a typical HESTA member working in primary health would see their balance increase by 0.9% with one child, 1.9% with two, and 2.9% with three. "Every extra dollar our members ...