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HUB24, Netwealth projected to overtake Insignia: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025

... reforms and significantly improved their product offerings, rapidly catching up on features while leveraging superior economies of scale." Additionally, HUB24 (6.8%) and Netwealth (5.3%) are the sixth and eighth most used platforms, respectively, among ...

Economic growth has 'moderated': CommSec

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025

... a strong start to 2025, with a pickup in consumer spending and business investment. South Australia now leads other economies on dwelling starts and construction work done, lifting from second spot in the previous quarter. Queensland held onto third ...

Trade war could have positive impact on Aussie GDP: PC

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025

... that cheaper imports from the rest of the world, and an outflow of productive capital from the US and highly tariffed economies, would slightly increase Australian production. For example, US 'Liberation Day' tariffs and tariffs on aluminium, steel and ...

Major airport lands TelstraSuper as new investor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025

... aligns with our long-term approach and our commitment to supporting essential infrastructure that connects people and economies." She added that the fund is proud to be part of a consortium that "reflects both global expertise and strategic alignment." ...

APRA expects 'no cutting corners' with CPS230

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2025

... KPMG's latest Super Insights 2025 highlighted super funds' ability to drive down administration fees made possible by economies of scale. Fourteen funds with assets under management (AUM) over $50 billion have an average cost per member of $217. ...

UK treasury provides guidance on local pension consolidation

MATT TOLEDO | FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025

... Australia show how powerful pension consolidation can be-having built megafunds that invest in assets that boost their economies," the Treasury stated. "Today's reforms put the UK on the same path." The numbers behind the plan Consolidation could ...

Small construction firms drag productivity: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025

... poor productivity is contributing to such inefficiencies, starting with the fact that they are less able to achieve economies of scale and scope. They also have less capacity to innovate, invest in equipment and technology, and devote to training and ...

Australian firms may face 'intense competition': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... see data on just how the existing tariffs - still high by historical standards - are affecting the Chinese and global economies," he said. "Some of the judgements may prove wide of the mark - the tolerance for bearing economic costs may prove lower ...

Stockbroking faces 'perception problem'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

... first thing to really understand is the business case," Inns said. "We know from a number of reports that in Western economies women are going to be controlling more wealth than men by the end of this decade, and some reports locally are saying that's ...

Future Fund veteran takes on new gig

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025

... investment responsibilities cutting across venture, growth and buy-out sectors focusing on China and other emerging economies. Thorburn joined the Future Fund after 13 years working for both the Commonwealth Treasury and the Australian Office of Financial ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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