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Platypus AM appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
... is a valued and respected leader in the Platypus business and her deep understanding of, and contribution to, Platypus' people-centred and collegiate culture has been well received by staff and clients," Black said. "Jelena is uniquely placed to build ...

Why this fundie sees the economy making a hard landing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... buffer which supported the 'stronger for longer' / no landing argument. However, the savings rate is now almost negative as people are eating into their buffers due to higher rates and prices," he said. "With the buffers almost gone, the real stress ...

Raiding super can worsen housing affordability: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... comprise low-income earners," the paper read. The research looked at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data of 300,000 people to assess the distribution of superannuation balances for prospective first-home buyers aged 25-34 across Australia's major ...

New SMSF solution for Islamic Australians launched

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... money to get a Sharia compliant loan and buy an investment property held in an SMSF which they jointly control. "The amount people can borrow is not determined by their income but rather by the size of the regular employer compulsory and voluntary personal ...

Deloitte eyes more mergers and product innovation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... will reduce the drag of unnecessary fees associated with multiple accounts for an individual as well as make it easier for people to keep track of their superannuation," the report said. Meanwhile, retiring members need guidance to manage their retirement ...

ASIC bans director who promised 150% returns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... allegedly being undertaken by an overseas fund. Creigh is also accused of implying Panacea Capital comprised of teams of people with certain skills and knowledge when the only employees were Creigh and one other person. ASIC found that all those statements ...

Listed companies drive economy's momentum: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... the cheaper part of the market and some more risk in the more expensive part of the market should things not pan out as people expect," he said. Citing an analysis by Macquarie, about 50% of companies reported earnings per share (EPS) as expected; 30% ...

AustralianSuper's move to boost productivity by up to 30%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... is to use it to improve member outcomes, both through the way we provide services and how we are using it to free up our people to focus more on higher-value tasks. AustralianSuper has set a goal of increasing productivity by 5% across its organisation ...

Markets, economies benefit from eustress: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... can have too much stress, which leads to disorganised behaviour, impaired selectivity, and too much excitement," he said. People can also experience not enough stress which leads to impaired attention, boredom, and apathy. "Eustress is that sweet spot ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... that populations globally are apprehensive about AI and demanding regulation. "Regarding the economic impact of AI, most people are concerned it could eventually replace their jobs and result in further concentration and power in the technology sector. ...