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New initiative calculates how much Aussies need in retirement

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
... is to develop trustworthy retirement targets that give people a solid 'rule of thumb' on what they'll need to save to maintain their standard of living in retirement. These targets are designed to get people to engage with simple information and kickstart ...

Australian Retirement Trust announces next merger partner

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... merger discussions with QSuper. ART will establish a dedicated Australia Post corporate plan within its structure and maintain the APSS defined benefits, funded by Australia Post, while APSS members' accumulation balances will be transferred to comparable ...

MSCI downgrades Russia's ESG rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
The global ratings and indices provider has downgraded its ESG Government Rating of Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Russia's rating was downgraded from BBB to B with a negative outlook, and the rating for Belarus was also downgraded from ...

Implemented Portfolios launches ESG models

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAR 2022
... Portfolios, so that financial advisers utilising our service aren't spending hours and hours having to research, build and maintain these managed accounts on their own. "Being built within our IMA structure, these ESG tilted portfolios allow advisers ...

EM investors brace for geopolitical impact

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
... foresees Russia potentially moving out of major emerging market indices because of investment outflows. "We currently maintain an underweight allocation to Russia and are further reducing our position. Despite low valuation, and a possible bounce in ...

Cbus, Media Super set merger date

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022
Media Super has confirmed the two funds will merge on April 9 and that its members will see their administration and investment fees increase slightly in return for a more comprehensive offering. In an update to members, Media Super said its merger ...

SMSF sector grows 11%: ATO stats

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
The latest annual figures from the ATO show the SMSF sector bounced back from the horrors of COVID-19 to add $80 billion in the year to 30 June 2021. Releasing data today, the ATO said total assets in SMSFs hit $822 billion at 30 June 2021. This is ...

Zurich makes leadership appointment

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
... added that she is looking forward to taking on the new role. "I look forward to continuing my journey at Zurich and will maintain our best in market claims philosophy by approaching each claim with care and empathy," she said. "This is especially important ...

Aware Super advice arm to pay $20m fine

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2022
... have nothing to show for it. Court said other providers should treat the penalty imposed as an important reminder to maintain robust internal controls and compliance systems. "Firms are responsible for ensuring they only charge consumers for services ...

Mixed results for Netwealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022
... corresponding period. Netwealth said it had "strategically stepped up" investments in its technology and operations teams to maintain its "scalability and service levels" as the company grows rapidly. This increased spend resulted in a 32% rise in employee ...