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NEWS AND RESEARCH
The latest superannuation performance test results have shown improvements, but four in 10 trustee-directed products continue to exhibit “significant…
A surge in electricity prices has driven the monthly Consumer Price Index to its highest level in a year, exceeding forecasts.
The corporate regulator has launched civil proceedings against Equity Trustees over its inclusion of the Shield Master Fund on super platforms it…
The shadow minister for financial services says reworking the superannuation performance test to allow investment in house and clean energy risks…
Australia’s superannuation sector has expanded strongly over the June quarter, with assets, contributions, and benefit payments all recording notable…
The Super Members Council (SMC) has called on the government to urgently legislate payday super, warning that delays will further undermine the…
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SUPERANNUATION
The latest superannuation performance test results have shown improvements, but four in 10 trustee-directed products continue to exhibit “significant investment underperf...
The corporate regulator has launched civil proceedings against Equity Trustees over its inclusion of the Shield Master Fund on super platforms it hosted, but other truste...
The shadow minister for financial services says reworking the superannuation performance test to allow investment in house and clean energy risks turning super into a ‘sl...
Australia’s superannuation sector has expanded strongly over the June quarter, with assets, contributions, and benefit payments all recording notable increases....
The Super Members Council (SMC) has called on the government to urgently legislate payday super, warning that delays will further undermine the retirement savings of Aust...
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
Australian Ethical has named its new head of equities, who previously spent 12 years at Perpetual....
HESTA has concluded one of the largest technology projects undertaken by an Australian industry super fund. ...
The country’s sovereign wealth fund has unveiled a flurry of changes to its leadership team, including the appointment of a key executive role. ...
With Damian Graham stepping into a new capacity within the $190 billion super fund ahead of his retirement, a global search is set to commence for his replacement....
Cbus has swiftly promoted Leigh Gavin to chief investment officer only months after naming him deputy, as the fund works towards growing in size and bringing its investme...
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
A surge in electricity prices has driven the monthly Consumer Price Index to its highest level in a year, exceeding forecasts....
Infrastructure well-positioned to hedge against global uncertainty, says investment chief....
The fund manager remains positive on the outlook for gold and believes ongoing market volatility will provide opportunities to acquire small-cap stocks in promising secto...
T. Rowe Price Group VP said investment strategies must adapt to an ageing population, as Australians outlive their retirement savings....
The international asset manager expects AI will reach a point in the near future where it can autonomously manage investments within certain parameters set by fund manage...
FINANCIAL ADVICE
AMP’s chief economist has unveiled a wish list for the Australian government’s Economic Reform Roundtable....
Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes between 3 and 51 per cent by incorporating personal and household data into their retirement income stra...
The best interests duty and new class of adviser didn't make the cut for the pre-election DBFO draft bill; however, ASFA has used its submission to outline what it wants ...
The peak body stressed that the proposed financial advice reforms should “pass as soon as possible” and has thrown its weight behind super funds providing a greater level...
Economists from the big four banks have all predicted the RBA to deliver another rate cut during its July meeting; however, some admit the decision will be a close call....
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Challenger’s chief economist expects the US economy will see a prolonged recovery with President Donald Trump’s policies unlikely to have a lasting effect on equities and...
A research firm says errors are a “natural part” of running a company with humans and has reversed its previous poor rating for the exchange....
The world’s largest wealth manager remains overweight on US stocks spurred on by AI, but is taking a “granular” approach when assessing trade war damages....
Australia’s investment sector has averaged just 31 per cent alignment with mandatory climate reporting rules, new research has shown....
August is shaping up to be an “eventful” reporting season as high valuations clash with low expected earnings growth, according to MLC....
INSURANCE
The insurance company has joined this year’s awards as a principal partner....
The $135 billion fund has transitioned away from TAL Life Insurance following an “extensive tender process”....
The $80 billion fund is facing legal action over allegedly signing up new members to income protection insurance by default without active member consent....
In a Senate submission, the Financial Services Council has once again called for further clarification that the government will assess the consumer outcomes of group insu...
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of QSuper regarding non-payment of a total and permanent disablement benefit to a member....
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...