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EG to target intermediaries

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... explained that the business was initially built off high-net-worths and then moved to raise capital for institutional partners at home and overseas. More recently, however, it went back to raising capital through high-net-worths, mainly friends and family ...

Nominations open for 30th annual MAX Awards

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2024
... the Year Website of the Year In 2023, some 115 finalists were celebrated. Some of the winners included Hostplus, which took home two gongs. Hostplus head of digital and media Ian Ross won Executive of the Year - Marketing, while the super fund also won ...

Former Blockchain Global director confined to Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... records. During his tenure, Guo also moved $2.6 million from an account with investor funds, allocating portions to his personal home loan and bank account. Further, ASIC notes that Guo took control of 23.11 bitcoins, valued at roughly $1.8 million and ...

Super funds captivated by equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... appetite for bonds, allocating 58% and 56% respectively. Across the board, the study found that there is a clear sign of reduced home bias in equities. Weightings in domestic equities has fallen, on average, from 60% in 2003 to 36.3% in 2023. Out of ...

Warren Buffet honours Charlie Munger in Berkshire shareholder letter

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
Warren Buffet praised his former right-hand man, Charlie Munger, as the "architect" of Berkshire Hathaway in its latest shareholder letter. In his tribute, Buffet acknowledged Munger for guiding him to acquire wonderful businesses at fair prices rather ...

Iress sells platforms business

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... leading investment platform providers, currently holding more than $22 billion in funds under administration. It is a natural home for the clients and employees of the Iress platform business and we are delighted to have reached an agreement today which ...

Superannuation fund returns underperformed SMSFs: Research

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... which a much larger proportion diversify internationally, typically with larger weightings," Mihaylov said. "Although this home bias generally leads to sub-optimal levels of investment diversification, it can also act to boost earnings and returns during ...

Too many Aussies eligible for wholesale products: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... to 11.7%. In response to this, the FSC has proposed revising the net asset threshold to $5 million, including the family home, to recalibrate eligibility to just 3.1% of households. Alternatively, if the threshold was changed to $2.4 million excluding ...

Macquarie profits tumble; long-serving executive exits

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... totalling $6 billion. Banking and Financial Services (BFS) reported a 3% increase in total deposits to $135.6 billion. The home loan portfolio rose 3% to $117.9 billion, and funds on platform grew 6% to $132.8 billion. The business banking loan portfolio ...

Advice reforms can solve retirement income challenges

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024
... everyone. A broad frame is required to consider super alongside any sources of government support, income from part-time work and home equity to fund a dignified retirement," he said.