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Bragg proposes super fund reforms to protect retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... Panel's mandate to include the requirement for mega super funds to consider the interests of individual investors in major transactions. He noted that the Panel already has authority to protect stakeholders during takeovers and suggested legislative ...

Centuria buys greenhouse farm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... eggplants, and capsicums, and is fitted with onsite energy, fertigation, and reverse osmosis infrastructure. Now with four major assets, the latest acquisition brings CAF's portfolio to $351 million. Last March, CAF purchased a $70 million tomato farm ...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to acquire Link Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... which is inclusive of a $0.16 dividend. MUFG is paying a 33% premium based on Link's closing share price on December 15. Major financial firms have attempted but failed in their takeover of Link in recent years. Following a years' long courtship ...

BT signposts key issues for advisers in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... forecast that the unexpected surge in Australian property values, fuelled by population growth and a housing shortage in major cities, is set to galvanise financial advice discussions focused on superannuation and tax strategies. "Good old real estate ...

Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
New research finds most directors are concerned their boards aren't fully ready to meet new workplace sexual harassment laws introduced this week. Effective December 12, the Australian Human Rights Commission is now enforcing the Positive Duty under ...

Government reports improved fiscal outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
The federal government has released its 2023-24 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), revealing a deficit reduction of $1.1 billion, an improvement of $12.8 billion from earlier projections. Since the last election, the government has identified ...

Agricultural sector in for a mixed 2024: Outlook

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... more premium agricultural products," it said. Global consumption will also be impacted by slower economic growth in other major economies, it added. "Meanwhile, input costs are forecast to remain above long-term averages. Elevated fertiliser and diesel ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
The UK government is proposing major changes to make financial advice more accessible and affordable to everyday people as only 8% of consumers call upon the services of financial advisers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to rollout ...

Women still underrepresented in asset management roles: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
While the average number of women in investment teams is slowly growing, the Financial Services Council (FSC) has found they still only account for 29%. The FSC surveyed 16 of its global and domestic fund manager members, with all participants apparently ...

Income investors to thrive in 2024: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... investors need to consider interest rates. It impacts stocks, bonds, property, and cash," Wacher said. "Now that we've seen a major move in interest rates, we seek to help investors understand the new landscape- finding opportunities for tomorrow, not ...