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What SMSFs will look like in 2030

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... to do is keep up with regulation. That's crazy." He had harsh words for ASIC too. "My problem with ASIC is that they've never addressed the issue that old people are vulnerable and old people read the Sunday newspaper and see ads that promise 10% returns ...

Chief economist update: It's the US consumer, stupid me

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... would have a job tomorrow (perhaps, even better paying) and my retirement account is reaping capital gains and dividends. Never mind the Fed's take on "weak exports", consumer optimism and spending would, in time, drive business investment higher. ...

Pension assets climb towards $50 trillion

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020
... the Australian market, Willis Towers Watson head of strategic advisory Jessica Melville said the superannuation system has never been more important to the financial welfare of Australians. "Assets are now 151% of GDP. Large asset owners have the opportunity ...

ACCC denies impropriety

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020
... occurred. I've read the email. I honestly don't know," Taylor told the court. "I would not ever act with impropriety. I would never ever act inappropriately." Legal teams for the investment banks and ANZ have consistently questioned the immunity deals ...

Chief economist update: Coronavirus threatens Tokyo Olympics

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020
... would be tourist spend on shopping, amusement services, food services, accommodation, transport and cultural experiences. Never mind travel bans and quarantines and what have you, the coronavirus scare would make individual tourists re-think their travel ...

Former dealer group chief to lead Australian Ethical

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2020
... positive influence on the world. "I couldn't be more honoured to have been chosen to lead the company at a time when it has never been so important to invest for a better tomorrow," McMurdo said. "I believe that the opportunities for Australian Ethical ...

Fidelity backs personality tests

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2020
... we can do to ensure those who have moved as a result of the Royal Commission into the unadvised space or those who have never been advised might become more open to receiving advice and becoming part of a system that has a myriad of benefits then we ...

Chief economist update: It's a holiday for the Fed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2020
... index currently at 1.5% from 1.8% at the end of 2018. Not to mention, the present scare du' jour of the corona virus. Never say never. As the Fed consistently reiterates, "future adjustments" will depend on incoming data.

SSGA to scrutinise ASX 100 directors

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... we have a fiduciary responsibility to our clients to maximize the probability of attractive long-term returns - and will never hesitate to use our voice and vote to deliver better performance," he said. "This is why we are so focused on financially material ...

Ponzi scheme rakes in almost $1.5bn

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
... payments and profits from the operation of mobile solar generators. However as the SEC alleges, more of the generators were never made and the "vast majority" of lease revenue paid to investors was actually new investor funds repurposed by the Carpoffs. ...