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Clean energy strategies a gateway to long-term growth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025
... for the long term. And they have the capabilities, knowledge, and financial resources to adopt new technologies and make change happen," Wilkinson said. "By contrast, start-up renewables companies can be shorter-term investment-backed development vehicles ...

Government releases draft payday super law

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025
... failures." Notably, the Australian Taxation Office estimates $5.2 billion worth of super went unpaid in 2021-22. "This change will strengthen Australia's superannuation system and help deliver a more dignified retirement to more Australian workers ...

Super funds to 'look more like insurers'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... summit in Sydney, Finbourne Technology chief executive Thomas McHugh said Australia's super funds are approaching a major change to how they conduct business. "There is a historic separation that I think will break down over the next few years. There ...

Wilson AM to launch first monthly LIC strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
The new listed investment company (LIC) will provide investors with a monthly income stream and capital growth with "less risk" once launched on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on April 30. The WAM Income Maximiser (ASX:WMX) aims to provide ...

BUSSQ abandons appeal, concedes to licence conditions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
BUSSQ has pulled the plug on its Federal Court appeal for a judicial review of APRA's additional licence conditions, caving to the regulator's edict. At the same time, APRA has tweaked the conditions it slapped on BUSSQ last August, which force ...

UK regulators abandon DEI reporting push

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) will no longer introduce new diversity and inclusion rules for financial services organisations, claiming they wish to "avoid additional burdens on firms at this time." ...

ETF market dips but bright spots emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
The $3.11 billion net flows in February struggled to boost the Australian ETF market's position, with funds under management (FUM) dropping to $255 billion, according to VanEck's monthly ETF data. February marked the eighth consecutive month ...

Super doesn't have to be 'boring', but innovation is key

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
Leaders at Aware Super, NGS Super, Rest and AMP have all pointed to slow moving systems as standing in the way of innovation while speaking at the AM Tech Day conference in Sydney. AMP group executive, platforms Edwina Maloney said traditional thinking ...

Family office appoints inaugural chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... will be critical as Coaxial accelerates its mission - connecting capital, changemakers, and communities to drive systemic change and unlock the potential of all Australians," Forrest said. "Philippa's leadership comes at a crucial time as Coaxial moves ...

Luxury asset investment platform launches for high-net-worth investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
Local technology firm MUSE has developed a platform that links high-net-worth investors and family offices with sellers of investment-grade luxury assets and high-end collectibles. The platform currently offers access to US$150 million worth of investment-grade ...