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Inquiry urges government to consider paid reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024
... menstruation with their paid work." The union surveyed its members ahead of making its submission to the inquiry. It found that close to 60% of workers experiencing menopausal symptoms were struggling to manage their workload and their symptoms. Further ...

Advisers reveal hurdles preventing SMA adoption

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) head of model portfolios EMEA and APAC Kathleen Gallagher revealed the main concerns financial advisers have with employing managed accounts in their business, at the 2024 Financial Standard Managed Accounts Forum. ...

Investment boutique calls time after seven years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... Partners managing director Alastair MacLeod said: "Following a thorough and considered review, we've mutually agreed to close the funds and wind up the business." "There were a number of considerations that led to this difficult decision, but ultimately ...

Lost super bill sits at $18bn: ATO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
Despite the Australian Taxation Office's best efforts, there is still close to $18 billion in superannuation yet to be reunited with those who earned it. That's according to the latest figures, which show there's currently $17.8 billion in lost and ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... scheme of arrangement. Under the offer, Platinum shareholders would receive 0.27 Regal shares per Platinum share. At the close yesterday, the Platinum share price was $1 and jumped to $1.14 at the open today following the announcement. Morningstar equity ...

Federal Reserve rate cuts beckon

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
The US Federal Reserve is widely tipped to fire the starting gun on its first rate cutting cycle in years; here's what top economists see unfolding. AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said some people believe the Fed is behind the curve and that ...

Scams prevention framework consultation released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
Treasury has released the Scams Prevention Framework for consultation with harsh penalties proposed for financial services firms that don't do enough to prevent scams. The government is planning to introduce mandatory codes that would requires financial ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... yesterday. It's said the reforms will deliver about $930 million into the sector over the next four years, while saving close to $13 billion over the next 11 years. The government said there is a "no worse off" guarantee for those already in aged ...

Robeco appoints APAC sales lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... since October 2022, but spent a total of 17 years with Fidelity in a raft of roles and locations. Before that, he spent close to seven years at UBS Global Asset Management, and six years at Flemings Save and Prosper. At Fidelity, Hanson was replaced ...

Managers struggle to secure positive net flows in FY24

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... over the 12 months to June 30. BlackRock emerged as the biggest winner, pulling in the highest net flows of $7.7 billion. Close behind, BetaShares attracted $5.9 billion in net flows, followed by Metrics Credit Partners ($3.6 billion). On the losing ...