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RIAA appoints co-chief executives to succeed O'Connor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) will be led by two chief executives across Australia and New Zealand from next month. Earlier this year, RIAA chief executive Simon O'Connor announced his intention to step down from the ...

ASFA appoints Mary Delahunty as chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has appointed Mary Delahunty as its incoming chief executive, set to commence the role in February. Leanne Turner assumed the position temporarily in October following the departure of Martin ...

Key advice reforms still coming, Jones promises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... recommendations may no longer be adopted. However, Jones assured delegates these changes are definitely still coming. "I know there's an eagerness to see changes to SoAs and safe harbour steps - many were hoping this legislation would come last week. ...

Scarcity Partners brings private equity investment model to Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
Scarcity Partners has launched a private equity investment model that enables investors to take direct equity stakes in investment and asset managers at the General Partner level. The Scarcity GP Access Fund, founded by asset management executives ...

Interest rate hikes are working: Bullock

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... any meaningful growth in productivity over several years, Bullock worries that this will contribute to rising costs. "We know that unit labour costs as measured in the last few years, have been rising quite substantially - 6%-8% - depending on how you ...

AFCA secures $1.2bn in refunds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... in complaints during the last financial year highlights the increasing necessity for the organisation's services. "We know how stressful a financial dispute can be and how critical it is to help consumers and firms resolve their differences," he ...

Allianz Retire+ heavyweight jumps ship

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
After three years, the head of institutional solutions at Allianz Retire+ has departed. Fintan Thornton has left the retirement specialist to take on a new role at a health fund. It comes at a time of turmoil for the retirement industry, which has come ...

Aussie investors optimistic about returns

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
In the face of increasing inflation and global uncertainty, local investors expect positive returns in the coming year, according to Schroders' Global Investor Study 2023. Conducted between May 26 and July 31, the study surveyed over 23,950 investors ...

AFCA tightens wholesale investor remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
It may be tougher for wholesale investors looking to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority to help resolve a dispute as the authority tightens its rules on how it assesses their complaints. AFCA will shortly update its operational guidelines ...

ATO recoups $684m in unpaid super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... In a statement, the ATO emphasised its commitment to assisting employers adhere to their superannuation obligations. "We know that mistakes can happen, but it's our responsibility to ensure a level playing field for all businesses," Rosenzweig said. ...