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Government divulges vision for superannuation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... that will forge national consensus, shift the focus from savings to retirement income, and elevate service standards for major financial institutions. At an Industry Super Australia (ISA) pre-budget event, Jones said that the government wants to form ...

Economists divided: RBA's moment of truth looms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... are split on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) upcoming decision on whether to raise the cash rate from 3.6%. The major banks are at odds: ANZ and NAB forecast a 25 basis point cash rate hike, while Commonwealth Bank and Westpac anticipate the ...

Industry fund bags consecutive customer experience award

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... quality of customer interactions with organisations over a 12-month period. From January to December 2022, a total of 204 major Australian companies from seven sectors, including 16 super funds, were covered in the study. The results, comprising 11,038 ...

CFA Institute unveils major program overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
The CFA Institute has executed its most comprehensive CFA Program revamp since 1963, in a bid to increase its relevance in today's investment landscape. The CFA Program enhancements aim to better prepare aspiring investment professionals for a rapidly ...

Advice industry must change as population ages: Expert

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... pivot, the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds has heard. Professionals Congress London Business School professor Andrew Scott appeared via video explained the shift toward an "evergreen economy" away from a "silver economy" and the impact on advice. ...

DASH lands venture capital investment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... financial advisers and licensees, aiming to streamline advice processes and implementation workflows. DASH chief executive Andrew Whelan outlined a clear vision of what the company needs to achieve for its clients with this latest round of funding. One ...

First Sentier partners with AlbaCore Capital

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
First Sentier Investors (FSI) has partnered with AlbaCore Capital Group, securing an undisclosed majority stake in the European credit manager. AlbaCore's senior team will retain a minority stake in the business but operate with autonomy, with no changes ...

Equity Trustees wins real estate fund mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... retail assets, with the potential to generate cashflows and capital growth over the long term. The fund primarily focuses on major metropolitan areas and strong regional centres across the east coast of Australia. Equity Trustees Corporate Trustee Services ...

Early super release scheme a mistake: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023
... much as possible. Moreover, withdrawers were younger, more likely to be in blue-collar professions, and live farther from major cities. Although the early release of super was intended to provide relief to Australians experiencing financial hardship ...

AustralianSuper invests in build-to-rent-to-own affordable housing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... the step into future home ownership." AustralianSuper's commitment to Assemble's housing mandate with these three major acquisitions marks an important step forward in bringing its mission to life. However, as AustralianSuper chief executive ...