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Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
Financial advisers are feeling energised by private markets as fund managers pave the way to make opportunities accessible not only to sophisticated investors but also retail clients more than ever. Diversification, enhanced returns, and improved accessibility ...

Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
Diversa Trustees sub-plans Smartsave and Superhero Super have merged as the latter announces significant changes to its fees, structure, and investment menu. On October 26, Smartsave moved into Superhero Super. This was after a "thorough evaluation ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
Treasury is seeking feedback on how the inherently complex retirement phase of superannuation can be improved to match the success of the accumulation phase. The consultation discusses three key areas: Helping members navigate the retirement income ...

E&P chief exits early

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
E&P Financial Group has exited its chief executive Peter Anderson one month earlier than flagged. The ASX-listed wealth firm announced that its board "determined to bring forward the succession by one month to today's date [December 1], marking the ...

Macro environment trumps inflation for asset owners: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
The majority of global pension and sovereign wealth funds have shifted their focus from inflation to managing a volatile macroeconomic environment as they attempt to recoup massive losses, a new study shows. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
ASIC slapped Morningstar with a fine for allegedly exposing investors to controversial weapons companies after proclaiming that its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy strictly excludes such investments. Morningstar's International Shares ...

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
Longevity risk, a greying population, and the proliferation of retirement income products are forcing financial advisers to be better equipped in navigating a landscape that is becoming increasingly more complex, an industry expert says. Optimum Pensions ...

ASIC confirms adviser registration deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
After receiving Royal Assent on November 27, ASIC is urging all financial advisers who service retail clients to register before the 1 February 2024 final deadline. From this date, advisers otherwise known as relevant providers who provide personal ...

BBY manager charged with aiding and abetting

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
ASIC charged another former employee of BBY with aiding and abetting the dishonest conduct of the stockbroking firm. ASIC alleges that Yat Nam (April) Yuen, who worked in roles such as manager of strategy, facilitated the transfer of large sums of client ...

Former JPMAM Australia head joins Nest

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
The former J.P. Morgan Asset Management chief for Australia has taken on an executive post at UK pension fund Nest. Rachel Farrell, who was the country head of Australia for 10 years, was appointed to the role of director of public and private markets ...
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