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Labor strengthens economic equality initiatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... aim to tackle economic inequality. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced a number of measures on budget night in the hope of improving women's economic status and wellbeing, starting with a $590 million pledge to the National Plan to End Violence ...

Work, retirement redefined: Vanguard study

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... income will be required to fund their ideal retirement lifestyle, Vanguard found. On average, participants aged between 18-34 hope to retire by age 59.5, while those aged between 35-54 hope to retire by age 61.5. Those aged between 55-75 and beyond want ...

BlackRock to list low-cost property and infrastructure ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... benefit from access to financial advice, and today's move by iShares further reduces the input cost in investing which we hope contributes to meaningful growth in the industry," she said. The ETFs will be available on the ASX later this month.

JPMorgan acquires First Republic Bank

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
The embattled bank was closed by US regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase, which will assume all its deposits and most of its assets. Californian authorities, alongside the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), closed the doors to First Republic ...

ASIC updates breach reporting guidelines

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
ASIC has updated breach reporting procedures in the hope that it can help reduce regulatory burdens for financial advisers. The corporate watchdog detailed several changes to Regulatory Guide 78 Breach reporting by AFS licensees and credit licensees ...

March inflation drops to 7%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... manager Cameron McCormack expects the RBA to increase rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting. "The RBA is clinging to the hope that the labour market will begin to soften this year as higher interest rates start to impact demand, in turn contributing ...

Ad hoc changes to super scare self-funded retirees: ASA

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) has noted several issues it has with the government's super tax concessions proposals, including the taxing of unrealised profits on asset movements and lack of transition period. In its submission, the ...

Industry welcomes experience pathway consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
The federal government consulting on the experience pathway has been recognised as a much-needed development for financial advisers who wish to continue working with clients beyond 2026. The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomed the ...

Brookvine folds into ASX-listed multi-boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
An ASX-listed multi-boutique has quietly acquired Brookvine in the hope of expanding its network to alternative strategies. Associate Global Partners, formerly Contango Asset Management, acquired Brookvine for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2001 ...

US CPI inflation rate stays stubbornly high

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in March, remaining at 5% year on year. NAB economist Taylor Nugent said the US CPI showed welcome, but not overwhelming, progress. "Headline CPI rose less than expected, up 0.1% month on month, and 5.0% year ...