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Don't call it a comeback: APRA on IDII

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023

... added that while further premium increases can be imposed to respond to a future deterioration in profitability, this reduces affordability and leads to poor consumer outcomes. "This will be further exacerbated by the lower household income and spending ...

BetaShares unveils interest rate hedged bond ETF

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022

... block of a well-diversified portfolio," he said. "HCRD offers investors exposure to this core asset class in a way that reduces interest rate risk - an important consideration in an environment where inflation and interest rates are front of mind for ...

YFYS manipulation leaves members worse off: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2022

... trustees can improve their performance test outcome by lowering the bar to which the product is assessed against. "This reduces the efficacy of performance tests and weakens their ability to improve member outcomes," ISA said. To put a stop to the distortion ...

Complacency the biggest risk to retirement: Forum

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022

... multifaceted, you have to think holistically," he said. "So, there are three important points to be mindful of. High income reduces the impact of sequencing risk, low volatility reduces the impact of sequencing risk and reasonable return helps grow capital ...

Australians worry about retirement - and maybe they should

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022

... few years to the estimate. However, if a financial plan is designed on this basis, what happens if the retirement income reduces or even runs out?" The report settles that this may result in retirees falling back on the Age Pension, which is less than ...

Small wins for some pensioners

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022

... change." Knox added that there is one change he would like to be seen made in the future. "Changing the asset tests which reduces your pension by $3 a fortnight for every thousand dollars of assets you have," he said. "Now that's a very steep test ...

CEFC, Grok Ventures back solar tech firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022

... advancements needed to transition to a solar powered electric world." Using more widely available resources like copper reduces the likelihood that silver will be mined from lower quality ores which have higher emissions, CEFC said. "Increasing panel ...

Australian Bond Exchange, ANZ pilot settlement platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022

... parts of over the counter (OTC) transaction process. Its objective is to link the transaction system with the NPP which reduces the settlement time of bond trades from T+2 to near real time. This is part of a wider ABE strategy that looks to eliminate ...

Those most in need of advice see least value in it: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022

... that current costs of financial planning lock many people from lower socio-economic groups out of receiving advice, which reduces their financial wellbeing, places a greater burden on pension support, and may contribute to financial inequality in society," ...

The rise of the hybrid ETP

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022

... flow - and growth that comes from a change in the legal structure of the product. When adjustment for this is made it reduces the funds under management from 157% to 146%," Dyall explained. He said this means that international and Australian equities ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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