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Super members want free advice: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
Most members believe superannuation funds have an onus to provide support and financial advice to them at no cost, a new survey reveals. About 2000 super fund members sitting on a range of income brackets surveyed by robo-adviser Otivo said they are ...

Consulting triopoly dominates NFP super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
Australia's top three asset consultants dominate the not-for-profit superannuation sector, serving 84% of the market. According to Rainmaker Information, JANA, Frontier and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) now control 84% of the advised NFP superannuation ...

MySuper inches to $1tn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
... respectively. Nine percent is invested in fixed income and 8% is invested in property. Rainmaker's separate research shows cash as the top-performing asset class, posting a median return of 1.8%. International equities was the next best performer with ...

Australians prioritise financial independence: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
According to new data, the nation is swapping out the dream of a white picket fence for the dream lifestyle and combating the cost of living with strengthening financial literacy. Insignia Financial released its inaugural Financial Freedom Report, conducted ...

Blackwattle Investment Partners debuts

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... Blackwattle identified where there was demand from investors and selected equity classes on that basis. "After that, we assessed top quartile teams in the market (from well-known brands) and looked to find people who would be a great cultural fit," he ...

Regulation, funding inhibits digital advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... encompassing privacy, cyber security, data loss and data breaches whereby one in two robo-advisers state this as one of their top priorities. Funding is an issue for many of these start-ups. Some providers are seeking a compelling commercial case which ...

Top ETF megatrends: Global X

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
Investors are poised to benefit from long-term investments in the minerals and technology needed to reach net zero, a global ETF provider has revealed. Global X ETFs Australia outlined the major exchange traded fund (ETF) investment megatrends - highlighting ...

Art tops UHNWs shopping lists

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
Among Australian ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) the top three investments of passion last year were art, cars, and watches, according to Knight Frank's latest luxury investment index (KFLII). The KFLII, which tracks the value of 10 investments ...

Young, millionaire investors challenge stereotypes: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... January to March 2023 from both its millionaire and general investors and found when it comes to Baby Boomers, there is one top pick. "Whether you are a millionaire portfolio holder or not, Fortescue Metals is the number one stock traded by our oldest ...

Super funds must prioritise member experience: Consultant

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... technologies and innovate are likely to provide better member experiences," Bathi said. He also said social media continues to be the top choice of members for engaging with their superannuation funds. According to a 2018 IQ Group survey, most members ...