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Superannuation tax shakeup proposed by Actuaries Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
A discussion paper commissioned by the Actuaries Institute has proposed a three-pronged tax reform package aimed at making the superannuation system less complex, more equitable, and sustainable. The professional body argued that the complexity of taxes ...

Settlement reached in Caddick class action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
A settlement has been reached in the class action filed in the Federal Court against auditors for SMSFs run by Melissa Caddick. The class action - led by Melbourne-based law firm Mackay Chapman - was filed on behalf of 21 original group members. Just ...

Platinum, Regal put acquisition talks to bed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... So, the keys for us would be a large, established manager with very distinctive performance and track records in the asset class of interest," Platinum chief executive Jeff Peters said at the time. "Someone that's known to Australia in the institutional ...

Australian Retirement Trust appoints new chief risk officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... comprehensive understanding of risk frameworks and his blend of commercial and risk acumen will support our focus on world class governance, as we strive to be the distinct market leader." Anderson added that Burke's alignment with ART's purpose ...

MLC trustees to pay $65m in MySuper class action settlement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
MLC will pay close to $65 million to settle a class action that alleged it delayed transferring more than 300,000 members to cheaper MySuper options. Maurice Blackburn has today advised it reached a settlement with MLC Super Fund, NULIS Nominees and ...

Super funds should focus on 'simple' advice: Jones

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... calls their fund, the fund will be able to answer those basic questions which they can't answer today." What the new class of adviser will actually be called remains to be determined, however there are calls for the title to steer clear of the terms ...

GESB renews administration mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... "With over 200 specialists based in Perth, we're proud to customise and deliver our innovative technology solutions, best-in-class security, and a balance of digital solutions and data-driven personalised experiences for GESB's members. "This multi-year ...

Treasury gives Tranche 2 reform package preview

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms, offering more detail around what's included and confirming the remit of its 'new class of adviser.' The second package of reforms is aimed at making affordable financial advice available to everyone, minister ...

Cbus lacks stringent director, expenditure policies: Deloitte

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
An independent review by Deloitte has found little evidence to suggest Cbus' pricey relationship with the CFMEU is in the best financial interests of members. It also found the fund's processes for determining the propriety of board directors ...

Spatium partners to launch wholesale agricultural fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... assets across Australia and New Zealand. The fund, which offers access to a previously inaccessible and uncorrelated asset class, including horticulture, aquaculture, broadacre and livestock, will be available in Q1 2025. The fund will liaise IIF's extensive ...
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