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WA super law reforms boost GESB

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024

... employees," WA's Treasurer Rita Saffioti said. "These commonsense changes will ultimately result in more flexibility and choice for public sector workers, helping to reduce unnecessary duplication of accounts and fees if they leave the public sector ...

AMP completes advice licensees sale

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024

... becomes the chief executive of NewCo. "Very pleasingly, 103 contracts were offered to employees where they could have made a choice to leave and 103 accepted," he told Financial Standard. "We spent many hours with the practices 12 months ago, showing ...

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024

... "Advice firms should have this option. This provides a level playing field, enhances competition and it gives consumers more choice," Abood said. Tranche 2 of the DBFO reforms will open limited advice to NCAs who work for banks, superannuation funds ...

Super funds 'playing to their strengths' in private markets

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024

... impacted by valuation decisions make by the fund in March 2020. HESTA made downwards adjustments to five single sector Choice options invested in unlisted assets but did not adjust other options with exposure to the same underlying unlisted assets - ...

SMSFs surpass $1tn milestone

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024

... estimates, they underscore the confidence Australians place in SMSFs. He believes it is a powerful testament of the value of "choice" and the benefits of SMSFs." "SMSFs can provide the ultimate level of control and flexibility which in-turn empowers ...

More guidance crucial for aged care transitions: AMP

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024

... "This begins with building financial confidence during the transition into retirement, giving older Australians greater choice and optionality when they reach this critical life stage." Director of retirement Ben Hillier echoed Howes' sentiment, reiterating ...

Super funds set renewables targets

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed the decision at a recent Treasury investor roundtable to progress work towards encouraging greater investment in Australia's renewables transition. The roundtable was for the Net ...

Coalition urges super funds to push for QAR reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024

... to be better promoted, it has successfully demonstrated how innovative superannuation policy can give individuals more choice and control over their super and use it as a savings vehicle, enabling to save for a home deposit. "Superannuation is an important ...

Australians satisfied with super performance: ASFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024

... investment is clearly delivering for a broad cross-section of Australian workers. "This demonstrates that the diversity and choice within the Australian superannuation system is functioning well."

HESTA to pay members impacted by COVID revaluations

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024

... decisions made by the fund in March 2020. APRA said in March 2020, HESTA made downwards adjustments to five single sector Choice options invested in unlisted assets but did not adjust other options with exposure to the same underlying unlisted assets ...

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AMP completes advice licensees sale

KARREN VERGARA | 12:30PM

AMP has finalised its divestment of three licensees and support service business to Entireti and AZ NGA as the new owners unveil a revamped leadership team.

OC Funds Management launches fund, scores mandate

MATTHEW WAI | 12:08PM

OC Funds Management launched its first Australian equity mid-cap fund, securing more than $500 million from MLC Asset Management.

Magellan launches third Vinva fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:24PM

Magellan has launched a new fund aiming to provide investors with exposure to a long-short strategy.

WA super law reforms boost GESB

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | 12:38PM

Laws that will enable GESB members to keep growing their super with the fund after they leave the public service have been passed.

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