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Former industry execs launch analytics firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... super funds about fee discipline have uncovered the need for internal teams to independently prove they're getting value for money fee outcomes from their own investment staff. "Many funds have strong partnerships with their fund managers and the loyalty ...

Investors flock to conservative ETFs: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... there's a lot more interest in investment type products that give you access to cash," he said. "By that I mean, products like money market funds, or cash ETFs, that are now paying an effective interest rate of close to 4%. That's a lot better ...

Could the anti-woke movement come to Australia?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
... climate change. This month, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill barring state officials from investing public money to promote ESG goals, and prohibiting ESG bond sales. This is deterring public entities from including ESG matters in ...

Australians prioritise financial independence: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... but regardless Australians of all ages are still hungry to learn. Insignia found more than half (58%) want to manage their money better, while 63% of the population are dedicating more focus to increasing their knowledge when compared to 12 months ago. ...

'Kick down the road' mentality fuels retirement insecurity: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
Despite over 30 years of compulsory Superannuation Guarantee, two-thirds of Australians fear they won't have enough money to last through retirement. A study commissioned by Findex and conducted by YouGov, investigating Australians' readiness for retirement ...

Finfluencers bridge financial advice gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... widest among adults aged 18-34. It is precisely this cohort that finfluencers such as Victoria Devine, host of She's on the Money podcast with a following of 172,000 on Instagram, have been able to tap into. Guideway chief executive Alex Aracas says ...

Reserve Bank is done at 3.85%: CBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... outlook in the second half of this year, he added. The onerous data isn't the only cause for concern. "We have seen money markets repricing somewhat they are pricing at about a 58% chance of an interest rate increase by August. So much will depend ...

Super fund ASX dominance stable: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... and smaller funds or self-managed super funds (15%). At the end of June 2022, industry super funds held 18% of members' money in Aussie stocks, while retail funds held 28%. This equates to about $316 billion for NFP funds and $193 billion for retail ...

Class action commenced against IG Markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
... average net losses reduced 94% to $22 million. A review by ASIC found 72% of retail investors who'd traded CFDs had lost money.

High super balance tax needs work: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
... explained if a couple had a joint super balance of $5 million but kept $4 million in one partner's name and $1 million, money can't be easily moved around. "You can't subtly take out $2 million from the larger balance and add it to the lower ...