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Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... as they manage a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment. The global fund manager warned in its A return to sound money report that interest rates will remain above the rate of inflation, severely affecting the ability of consumers and businesses ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... international Sarah Pritchard said: "We want to open the door for more people to get the right advice or support to manage their money at the time they need it and at a cost they can afford. We've already helped firms test drive innovative solutions ...

Federal Court approves BT Super $30m settlement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... and Westpac Life Insurance Services (WLIS) allegedly failed to manage conflicts of interest when investing BT Super member money in a cash option. Last week, Justice Murphy determined that the amount was "fair and reasonable" after Westpac agreed to ...

Adviser with Investport links sees ban affirmed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... Capital. Endeavour Securities was the responsible entity. The Federal Court later found the directors of the scheme had used money sought from investors for their personal use, including signing off on significant loans for one another. Anderson was ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... for financial services Stephen Jones said that as five million Australians are either nearing or in retirement with more money than ever before, the reforms will help people make better and safer decisions. "This new access to financial advice will reduce ...

Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... pitfalls. One example is considering the illiquidity risks. A "soft lock" where investors are penalised for taking out their money in the first couple of years. A "hard lock" meanwhile, is where money is locked up in the first two years. "Whilst they ...

HNWs require specialist expertise: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... not about achieving investment outcomes, it's about achieving lifestyle outcomes." To some extent, the report suggested money motivations of HNW clients mirror those of many other investors - saving for retirement, the desire to make a social impact ...

Income investors to thrive in 2024: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
For new money, the current income landscape is the most attractive it's been in at least a decade, according to Morningstar chief investment officer Matt Wacher. Wacher, who shared his top investment ideas in Morningstar wealth's 2024 outlook report ...

Link names retirement, super product lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
Link Group has named a chief product officer to lead the development and strategic direction of its retirement and superannuation solutions. Jonathan Shaw will step into the role of chief product officer for Retirement and Superannuation Solutions (RSS) ...

On-platform TDPs miss performance test benchmarks, worst on fees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... fees should be reviewed to ensure the additional services provided justify their higher fees and are providing value for money for members," APRA said. However, fee reductions shouldn't be at the expense of ensuring products and RSEs remain sustainable ...