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Bumpy roads ahead for traditional active managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... by passive investments. In comparison to active managers, super funds are well-positioned for growth with their strategic fee alterations and broad range of investment options through default choice and mandatory contributions. By doing so, Morningstar ...

Minimum service standards for super funds welcomed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones announced new mandatory minimum service standards for all large APRA-regulated superannuation funds. Chalmers said the reforms will improve member outcomes and how funds engage with their ...

Super failures, greenwashing: ASIC's key issues in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has identified what it believes to be the most significant current, ongoing and emerging issues within its regulatory remit for 2025. "Increased market volatility, geopolitical changes, the ...

Government to streamline financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced the release of a consultation paper to gather insights and feedback on how to restructure Australia's financial reporting architecture with the aim to make it more efficient, effective, and fit for purpose. Chalmers ...

Tyndall bolsters small cap team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
​Small cap specialist Josh Phillips has quit Aware Super to join Tyndall Asset Management's equity investment teams as a co-portfolio manager. Phillips will work alongside James Nguyen to help drive the performance of Tyndall AM's small companies' ...

Regal FUM hits record high

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
Regal Partners' funds under management (FUM) increased 4.6% in the December quarter, bringing the company's total FUM to $18 billion in 2024. Net inflows in Q4 24 were $720 million, a record quarter for the group, Regal said. Despite the investment ...

ETFs, global equities dominate retail portfolios: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... "It's a testament to the resilience and adaptability of Australia's retail investing landscape. "The results show that greater fee transparency is crucial for building trust. "With fees being a key factor for investors choosing international equity brokers ...

Trump inaugurated as 47th President

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47 th US President as he takes on his second, non-consecutive term. Trump took to the stage for his "Day 1" official address unleashing a raft of executive orders and reaffirming his America first policies. ...

Super admin providers face reckoning in 2025: Finura

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... technology infrastructure and member services (including advice). A perfect storm of poor procurement practices and relentless fee squeezing has made superannuation administration a horrible business to be in," Finura warned. Finura joint-managing director ...

MA Financial readies first LIT for launch

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... Australian investors, and also what we believe to be the next frontier of private credit globally." Further, a management fee will not be incurred if investing via the MA Credit Income Fund. A 0.9% management fee will, however, be charged for any directly ...