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What do future asset managers look like?

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... for asset management is client outcomes. It is driven by a core of exceptional investment capabilities with other key compass points being global talent; insights driven; and long-term focus. "When looking at pensions, it is not enough to simply take ...

Financial advice as charitable giving

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 OCT 2018
A new financial advice firm operating as a charity is changing the lives of low income earners in Western Australia. Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission, Leda Financial Advice was founded by financial adviser Michael ...

Government consults on super access for victims of crime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2018
The Federal Government released draft proposals for improving compensation for victims of crime, including the ability to claw-back irregular superannuation contributions made by criminals. To ensure superannuation accounts cannot be used as a safe ...

Victims of crime to receive super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2018
The Federal Government is working to give victims of horrific crime an ability to access the superannuation balances of perpetrators. Speaking outside Parliament House yesterday, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the Government ...

ATO to advance early release of super: O'Dwyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2018
Draft legislation that allows the ATO to facilitate the early release of superannuation is open for consultation. Treasury has released the exposure draft overnight that aims to expedite the early release of super funds and "improve the integrity of ...

Avenir recruits Platinum analyst

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2018
... technology sector, managing a $25 million Japan fund portfolio. Before that, he worked at Japanese private equity firm Compass Partners, now known as Symphony Financial Partners. Avenir managing director and chief investment officer Adrian Warner welcomed ...

Australians raid super to pay for medical expenses

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
Australians are increasingly dipping into their superannuation accounts to pay for medical expenses including gastric banding and IVF. Figures from the Department of Human Services reveal that in 2016-17, more than $290 million was rereleased from the ...

Early super release consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
The Federal Government's proposed changes to the early release of superannuation are open for consultation until 12 February 2018. The review will also consider compassionate and severe financial hardships, as well as terminal medical conditions and ...

Super funds fight for financial inclusion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
Industry superannuation funds VicSuper and HESTA are among 30 organisations forming the national Financial Inclusion Action Plan, driving inclusion and resilience for adults who are experiencing financial exclusion. The initiative, facilitated by Good ...

HESTA calls for access to super for family violence victims

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
Industry super fund HESTA is calling on the Federal Government to change the rules and allow family violence victims and survivors access to their superannuation. The fund, along with others in the community sector including Financial Counselling Australia ...