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Inflation weighing on next generation of retirees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2024
... said. "While this technology will help meet some of the demand for financial advice, it can't yet provide anywhere near the level of complexity and personalised advice of a good financial adviser, reinforcing the crucial role advisers still play for ...

Australia's competitiveness climbs world rankings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
Stronger business and government investment, population growth and budget positions have seen Australia record its best international competitiveness ranking since 2011. The nation rose from 19th to 13th in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024 ...

Most advisers satisfied with success: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
... temporarily reduce profits until new team members contribute effectively." Practices with up to $500,000 in turnover show a level of profitability and satisfaction higher than benchmarks for EBIT and satisfaction, the research found, noting that principals ...

APRA updates industry on operational resilience guidance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2024
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its finalised prudential practice guide to help superannuation trustees, banks and insurers strengthen their management of operational risk and improve business continuity planning. ...

What's keeping the Treasurer up at night?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... achieve," he said. "The task of taming inflation has halted growth in Europe, raised unemployment in Canada to its highest level in two years, and progress on inflation has slowed in the US." Last night, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that ...

Funds SA names interim investment chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... implementation, and management of Funds SA's investment options. He has more than 15 years of experience at a senior level in superannuation and investment management. The interim investment chief arrived at Funds SA as director of equities and deputy ...

Most in-demand skills for financial services workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... continue over the next year, however he warned that continued patience will be required for candidates at the $300,000+ salary level who are actively looking for their next role. Those at the C-suite level are making anywhere between $300,000 to $750,000 ...

Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... The time for decisive action is now." Women's representation in the political sphere increased at the federal and local level, though top-level positions remained largely inaccessible for women globally. Women were also still rare in top-level positions ...

AustralianSuper bears brunt of complaints: AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
AustralianSuper copped the highest number of complaints in the last six months of 2023 totalling 936, which was nearly three times more than other major super funds like Cbus, Australian Retirement Trust (ART), and Aware Super. New data from the Australian ...

Super leaders take out King's Birthday honours

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
Four top superannuation specialists have been recognised in this year's honours list including incoming governor general Sam Mostyn, who recently stepped down as chair of Aware Super. Those celebrated for their work in superannuation also include ...