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SMC finds $38k nest egg boost for working mums

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
The Super Members Council is calling on the federal government to boost the retirement savings of working mothers by $38,000 via two critical policy changes. In the first instance, the SMC calculates that working mums can be $12,500 to $14,500 better ...

J.P. Morgan Asset Management enhances adviser portal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
Financial advisers can now access premium content and portfolio analytics via J.P. Morgan Asset Management's upgraded adviser portal. JPMAM said it's focused on "providing access to new tools and functionality in a more customised way for advisers." ...

Class action filed against IC Markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
Piper Alderman has formally filed its class action against International Capital Markets (IC Markets) for offering contracts for difference to retail investors. The law firm began investigating the potential for a class action in October 2023. Now filed ...

Euroz Hartleys, Mason Stevens sign partnership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
Euroz Hartleys will use Mason Stevens' outsourced chief investment office (CIO) service to ensure the unique investment needs of its clients are met via an enhanced capability. Euroz Hartleys said the partnership is testament to its dedication to ...

iExtend finds interim arrangement to operate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
After being rebuked by ASIC for operating without an AFS Licence, iExtend is now running under a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR) arrangement for the interim. A CAR enables iExtend to act as an agent of an AFS Licensee, meaning it is authorised ...

BlackRock iShares adds to factor ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
BlackRock is set to add momentum, quality, and value ETFs to its range of iShares Factor ETFs. They will also be the first of the manager's products to be listed on Cboe Australia. BlackRock iShares is introducing three new ETFs later this month, while ...

SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association is urging the wealth management sector to embrace learning opportunities at this year's National Conference, particularly as major reforms such as the $3 million superannuation tax changes loom. The SMSFA will host its flagship ...

Family offices struggling to recruit: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
Over three in four family offices across the globe are finding it difficult to recruit legal and compliance staff, new research by Ocorian reveals. Ocorian's latest global study, which surveyed 301 senior executives, including 50 family office investment ...

Pinnacle affiliates push FUM to $100bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Pinnacle Investment Management's funds under management grew 9% to $100.1 billion, buoyed by a strong market rally and overseas investor inflows. The $8.2 billion FUM increase in the first half of financial year 2024 comprised net inflows of $4.5 ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Several major superannuation funds such as UniSuper, Aware Super, and Equip Super continue to invest in global weapons companies despite growing concerns among members, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. This includes France's Thales ...