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Multiple moves in Aware investments team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... team." "As an active, global institutional investor and super fund, we are well positioned to continue to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns and lower fees for our more than 1.1 million members." In the most recent performance reporting period, Aware ...

FSCP issues slap on the wrist to adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... Credit Panel reprimanded a financial adviser who inadequately assessed the consequences of rolling over superannuation and life insurance cover, labelled the panel's least serious disciplinary action yet. Keeping the adviser's identity anonymous ...

Vanguard reveals the premier asset class of the last 30 years

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... asset classes and adjusting that allocation as they age, investors can balance their risk and returns at every stage of their life to achieve their financial goals - from building their wealth all the way through to preserving their savings in retirement. ...

ASIC looking to send message with eToro action

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... in response to failed promises and is reminiscent of some of the conduct seen during the Royal Commission. Recently, MLC Life Insurance was hit with a $10 million fee for misleading customers and failing to provide benefits. The life insurer was penalised ...

Bombora, Morrows partner on risk advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
... Butler. Both Peck and Butler bring more than 20 years' experience in advice and are currently directors of Safeguard Life in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Laurel Moulynox, who serves as director of Morrows Private Wealth, said: "We are delighted to partner ...

Russell Investments reports super returns up to 13.5%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
... higher exposure to growth assets. As members approach retirement, the emphasis shifts to more defensive assets, balancing risk. Russell Investments head of master trust and superannuation Tim Furlan said: "With a focus on growth assets for our younger ...

Aware Super, Challenger partner for DB solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
Challenger will provide Aware Super with a $619 million group lifetime annuity policy to de-risk some of its lifetime pension liabilities. Challenger was selected by the fund, saying it is well placed to meet the needs of Aware Super's defined benefit ...

Insurance firms defy inflationary shocks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
Life and general insurance companies are withstanding the shocks of inflation as investors look to the sector as a shield from wider economic uncertainties. Financial advice firms that specialise in life insurance are experiencing solid demand from ...

Credit Suisse fined $575m by regulators

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023
US and UK regulators have imposed fines of $575 million (US$388 million) on the bank for risk management and governance failures related to the collapse of Archegos Capital Management. The US Federal Reserve has issued Credit Suisse a $394.84 million ...

Rethinking retirement: Focus on spending, not saving

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... that aged care professionals, estate planners, and other non-financial professionals need to collaborate to simplify complex life-stage decisions to reduce the prevalence of fear among retirees. "We've got no chance of solving the fear with only ...