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Navigator takes stake in 1315 Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... between US$50 million and US$150 million in revenue. Upon signing the agreement between the two parties, NGI chief executive Stephen Darke said the minority investment will have no impact on the day-to-day management or operations of 1315 Capital and ...

Government releases draft payday super law

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025
... government said will ensure "workers earn more, keep more of what they earn, and retire with more as well." Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said that switching to payday super means a 25-year-old on a median income, who currently receives their super ...

abrdn embraces letter 'E' again

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... April 2021, Standard Life Aberdeen changed its name to abrdn to reflect a more modern brand, with then chief executive Stephen Bird describing it as "highly differentiated" and "dynamic and, most importantly, engaging for all our client and customer ...

ART appoints chief commercial officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
Australian Retirement Trust has confirmed the appointment of Stephen McKay as its chief commercial officer. McKay was appointed in an interim capacity last July when the $300 billion super fund overhauled its senior management team. He replaced long-tenured ...

Industry fund insurance bungle adds fuel to mounting outrage

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... responsibilities - which she described as "deeply disappointing." Last month, treasurer Jim Chalmers and outgoing assistant treasurer Stephen Jones announced new mandatory minimum service standards for all large APRA-regulated superannuation funds. Billed ...

Treasury consults on genetic test ban in life insurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... captures the intent of the government's decision and does not have unintended consequences," minister for financial services Stephen Jones said. He added that the government is looking to legislate the ban as soon as practicable. "Delivering this reform ...

Jones flags drafting of Tranche 2 legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said Tranche 2 of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms remains a priority before he bows out of politics but fell short of confirming when the draft bill will see the light of day. Jones told a recent ...

Link Wealth expands into Tasmanian market

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... firms that "exhibit strong potential" for growth and demonstrate the "right cultural fit". Link Wealth managing director Stephen Sloane said Tasmania was not initially on the company's radar, but the alignment between the two parties fit seamlessly into ...

Government to scrap advisers' approved qualifications list

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... scrapping the list of approved qualifications and proposing to allow any bachelor's degree or higher. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones this morning announced the proposed change - which calls for a bachelor's degree or higher across any discipline ...

CSLR review will scrutinise effect on businesses

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025
... well as any other current and recent reviews and inquiries that may be relevant. Outgoing minister for financial services Stephen Jones last Friday announced the government will launch a review of the scheme. The CSLR was introduced to provide victims ...