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Fund selectors harbour AI bubble fears, affirm belief in its longevity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
... environment has led to a nearly 28% reduction in long-term return expectations, from 8.8% last year to 6.3%. Recession fears top their concerns at 52%, with war and terrorism at 50%, and central bank errors at 36%. Yet, 56% remain optimistic about market ...

NAB names new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... of roles at BMO and previously worked for McKinsey & Company, Lycos Europe, and Credit Agricole. Irvine will step into the top job on April 4, while the bank searches for his replacement. Meanwhile, McEwan will retire from executive roles. NAB chair ...

Actively managed, ESG funds top 2023 outflows

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
Actively managed funds and ESG strategies suffered the biggest outflows in 2023 at a combined $57.7 billion. According to Calastone's Global fund flows report, actively managed strategies lost $42 billion (US$27.2bn), eclipsed by passive equity ...

SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association is urging the wealth management sector to embrace learning opportunities at this year's National Conference, particularly as major reforms such as the $3 million superannuation tax changes loom. The SMSFA will host its flagship ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... members it divested its Russian investments when it did not do so. Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN's top court, will issue a ruling on Ukraine accusing Russia of falsely claiming that the former was committing genocide to ...

Treasury details winners from tax concessions on super contributions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... rate on contributions exceeding the threshold. This structure resulted in significant benefits for high earners, with the top income decile receiving 30% of the total benefits, Treasury said. Conversely, individuals in the lowest income brackets, often ...

Hyperion leads as top Australian shares fund manager: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... was the ECP Asset Management All Cap strategy and the Smallco Broadcap fund, returning 23.6% and 22.9%, respectively. The top rankings were rounded out by the Selector High Conviction Equity Fund with a 22.2% return, Platypus Australian Equities at 21.9% ...

Treasury promises flexibility to adviser qualifications

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... financial planning," he said. Evans added that extra studies and paying more for the adviser exam come at significant expense on top of what it costs firms to sponsor a Professional Year candidate. "Any way we can simplify the pathways to a career in ...

ETFs reigned supreme in 2023: Superhero

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
New insights from Superhero show the total trading volume of the top five most-traded ETFs on Superhero overshadowing that of both the top 10 listed companies in Australia and the US. According to Superhero's annual Year in Trades Review report, nearly ...

Industry leaders celebrate Australia Day honours

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... 2024 Honours List, recognised for services in their respected fields and to the community. Some 1042 Australians received top honours across several categories. The award has four levels: Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Officer of the Order ...