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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."

Clime avoids board spill

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
Clime Investment Management has avoided a board spill that was brought about by its former chair and a substantial shareholder. Major shareholder Torres Industries, which is associated with former Clime chair Don McLay, attempted to oust directors John ...

ASIC to tighten grip on super fund misdemeanours

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... and charges, cautioning the superannuation industry to lift its game. At an industry event, Court said Australians have a right to expect efficient, honest, and fair treatment by their superannuation fund. However, recent surveillance and enforcement ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Several major superannuation funds such as UniSuper, Aware Super, and Equip Super continue to invest in global weapons companies despite growing concerns among members, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. This includes France's Thales ...

Unlisted asset valuation practices under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... they expect minimal further falls," Dunnin said. "These survey results seem out of step with market reality and APRA is right to explore what's going on given office property is about half the unlisted property sector. "But given how so many market observers ...

Inflation falls to 4.1%, RBA weighs rate cut

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... Australia and New Zealand chief economist Paul Bloxham said yesterday's data is a sign that the economy is heading in the right direction, with falling inflation in the December quarter. While further interest rate hikes are unlikely in the near term ...

AI is not the 'Wild West': Longo

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... good governance is not changed just because the technology is new," Longo said. "Whatever may come, there's plenty of scope right now for making the best use of our existing regulatory toolkit. And businesses, boards, and directors shouldn't allow the ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... long-term goals, even in the face of competitive and challenging market conditions. Homeownership may not be for everyone right now, so we need to be really clear about how these choices impact their long-term goals beyond just 'buying their first ...