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SEC seeks to shut down $450m Ponzi scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... interest every three months for investing in land development projects. Burkhalter described it as a "bridge loan opportunity" that required a minimum investment of $30,000 (US$20,000). To do so, they were encouraged to use their savings, including those ...

Local private debt funds' growth potential 'remains strong': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... lending standards often fail to meet the diverse financing needs of many businesses." Preqin said this creates an opportunity for private debt managers to step in. Despite the opportunity, the number of APAC-based funds closing and the capital they're ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... of dollars of assets on behalf of their members and that compliance with these conditions allows Cbus and BUSSQ the opportunity to provide third party assurance to their members. "APRA is prepared to take strong action to give members confidence that ...

Janus Henderson to buy private credit manager Victory Park Capital

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024
... increasingly look to diversify their private credit exposure, asset-backed lending has emerged as a significant market opportunity. "Victory Park Capital's investment capabilities in private credit and deep expertise in insurance align with the growing ...

AFCA urges super trustees to improve processes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024
... doing all they can to keep themselves safe from scammers," she said. "AFCA's view is that trustees have a window of opportunity to act so we don't see the sorts of issues we have seen elsewhere. We are urging them to review the processes they have in ...

Vanguard, Betashares, iShares neck and neck in battle for inflows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... in July. Betashares attributed the flows to the long running trend of investors using the new financial year as an opportunity to add to their portfolios. Notably, the local ETF industry has grown by 43.7% over the past 12 months, increasing by $65.6 ...

Financial services experiencing 'workforce transformation'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... physical one, technology provided a different means to engage teams and collaborate, bringing with it both challenge and opportunity," it said. "There was an acknowledgement from many that there remains polarisation around the topic of building culture ...

Iress snags Insignia Financial executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... outcomes. Commenting on his appointment, Wall expressed excitement at joining Iress at a time of considerable change and opportunity. "I've always believed in the role that technology plays in delivering better results for super funds and their members ...

ASFA pushes for tax redistribution to benefit low-income workers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... and Division 293 aren't just measures aimed removing tax concessions for those with high super balances - it's an opportunity to make society fairer and provide low-income workers with a more dignified and secure retirement," Delahunty said. ASFA has ...

UK regulators propose framework for workplace pension schemes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... money, which includes good investment returns and high-quality services, for a competitive price. "This is a great opportunity for the pensions industry to help to transform pension saving for millions, and to deliver greater value for their retirement," ...