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Reforms will strengthen retirement advice: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... particularly as the government expands super fund advice. "Advisers are the ones who members have trusted to take them on [the] right journey and in some cases that journey will include an SMSF and in some cases that right journey will include an APRA-regulated ...

Global X ETFs appoints new chief executive from Goldman Sachs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... repositioning" to jumpstart momentum, refocusing on core competencies with a clear emphasis on its client base. But now is the right time to bring in new leadership, he said. "Ryan has a notable track record of driving growth across the ETF value chain ...

Aussies do not underspend in retirement, say super funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... retirement is simple, easy and flexible. People should be able to have confidence that they are in a good product that's right for them." After a lifetime of building savings, people should be free to spend their money how they please, she added. "We ...

Twynam Group targets US$50m for new fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024
... with more of an emphasis and seemingly a change in society and investors views on decarbonisation, we decided it was the right time to launch the fund," Kalhbetzer said. This, Kahlbetzer said, despite believing that most ESG is just "fluffy bull***t." ...

Funds SA hires ESG expert

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024
Funds SA has appointed a new investment professional to sit within the responsible investment team. The investment arm of the South Australian government has welcomed Kana Thorpe to the newly created role of assistant portfolio manager for responsible ...

Commonwealth Bank slapped with $10.3m fine for wage theft

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
Commonwealth Bank was fined $10.3 million by the Federal Court for its involvement in wage theft which led to $16 million in underpayments to over 7400 workers. The case emerged after the Finance Sector Union (FSU) uncovered the bank's systematic ...

Conference to address major SMSF issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... completely arm's length person to provide a service at a much greater cost. "The cost of making sure that SMFSs got it right will be disproportionate to the mischief that the government or tax office are trying to weed out," she said. Financial Standard ...

Too many Aussies eligible for wholesale products: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... "The FSC is urging the government to use a scalpel, not a sledgehammer, when adjusting the thresholds, to get the balance right between the important role of wholesale products in capital markets, and the need to maintain consumer protections in financial ...

NAB names new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... "Ross has been exactly the chief executive we needed," Chronican said. "He reminded us of the value of getting the basics right, simplification and exceeding customer expectations." Chronican said it's particularly pleasing that McEwan has been able ...

Novigi completes QMV Solutions deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... benefits our people and business partners. "A stable and reinvigorated QMV, operating under the Novigi brand, delivers the right platform and service lines at the right time in the superannuation and wealth management sector."