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GQG records US$1.7bn net flows in January

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025
... are energised to try to capture them." The results follow a recent Morningstar report depicting struggles active managers may face moving forward. "Our covered firms - inclusive of Challenger, Perpetual, GQG and more - lack the robust performance needed ...

Super's operational infrastructure 'not quite right'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... claims - which it said stand as an indication that "something is not quite right" somewhere in the system. "We suspect this may reflect issues with the systems, process and staffing on the operational side, particularly in relation to member administration," ...

Advisers must improve public awareness to win Australians' trust: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... as super funds move further into the advice space following the government's post- Quality of Advice Review reforms, they may take the reins on large-scale public marketing campaigns promoting the need for financial advice throughout life, the paper ...

ART, MLC AM, HESTA name directors

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... at MLC Asset Management as chair and non-executive director. Hampshire was appointed to the Insignia Financial board last May. Hampshire held several senior roles with Russell Investments, including head of its Asia Pacific business. Hampshire joined ...

Industry fund insurance bungle adds fuel to mounting outrage

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... "They said, 'they [the member] doesn't have all the documents,' which was completely incorrect. Under normal circumstances, it may not have been as infuriating. However, when you're dealing with someone on the precipice of dying, attention to detail ...

ASIC updates on SMSF advice review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... streams of work are now underway. "We will focus on why some consumers are advised to set up an SMSF, even though an SMSF may not be suitable for them and may adversely affect their retirement outcomes," ASIC said. The last review in thematic SMSF advice ...

Treasury consults on genetic test ban in life insurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... request access to and use of adverse genetic test results in underwriting. Insurers can still obtain other information and may still choose to refuse life cover or offer it on less favourable terms, provided they do so in compliance with the Disability ...

Finance workers worry about job displacement from AI, government urged to take action

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... and low-skilled workforces," the report read. "There are also concerns that AI and automated decision making (ADM) systems may affect people seeking entry-level roles. It is imperative that young workers access fundamental education and training about ...

Jones flags drafting of Tranche 2 legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... government's response goes beyond the Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) proposals and there are concerns about changes that may adversely impact the existing universities offering financial advice education. "It will be important to confirm that ...

Execs face shareholder backlash over pay: Georgeson

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... between 20% and 24.99%. "Remuneration strikes do not always solely reflect shareholder unhappiness with executive pay: they may also reflect dissatisfaction with a company's governance, culture, conduct or financial performance," Paul Murphy, Georgeson ...