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Taking a purely passive investment approach is leaving many investors at risk of heightened valuation risks, Allan Gray and Orbis Investments have…
Australians are some of the most hopeful when it comes to retirement preparedness, with super funds’ handling of retirement savings helping play a…
The market may be too complacent about the risks of more tariffs, UniSuper’s head of fixed interest warned this week, pointing to Trump’s recent…
The top end of the SMSF spectrum is likely to be hit with some eye-watering bills, but a super balance in excess of $1.5 billion is exactly the type…
The FSC has urged the corporate regulator to exclude super funds from any additional oversight of private markets, warning that duplicative…
The financial services software firm has confirmed the finalised sale of its superannuation business as it seeks to increase its focus on other key…
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Global X GlobalX FANG+ ETF
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SUPERANNUATION
Australians are some of the most hopeful when it comes to retirement preparedness, with super funds’ handling of retirement savings helping play a part....
The market may be too complacent about the risks of more tariffs, UniSuper’s head of fixed interest warned this week, pointing to Trump’s recent steel-related announcemen...
ART has paid just under $20,000 to comply with an infringement notice issued by ASIC over allegedly misleading performance data published on its website....
Superannuation assets have fallen in the March quarter primarily due to negative investment returns amid sharemarket volatility....
QSuper has agreed to an in-principle settlement of nearly $70 million over claims it failed to notify members of life insurance premium changes....
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
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...
Bravura CEO Andrew Russell has announced he will be stepping down from the company, just under two years after his appointment. ...
The $16 billion fund has teamed up with a retirement income product specialist to give its members more confidence to spend in retirement. ...
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
Taking a purely passive investment approach is leaving many investors at risk of heightened valuation risks, Allan Gray and Orbis Investments have cautioned....
Annual trimmed mean inflation saw a slight spike in April, according to data from the ABS....
Active managers say that today’s market volatility and dislocation are creating a fertile ground for selective stock picking, reinforcing their case against so-called “cl...
Platform leaders admit they’re operating under constant pressure and a persistent “state of paranoia” to keep pace with technology that is reshaping how clients access an...
Governor Michele Bullock said the board debated a larger move but settled on a cautious 25 bp cut, while warning the RBA remains on high alert for a global financial shoc...
FINANCIAL ADVICE
Morningstar believes there is still further to run with the potential takeover of Insignia Financial even with original bidder Bain Capital walking away....
Insignia Financial has announced the status of the two private equity bidders as due diligence comes to an end....
The future of superannuation policy remains uncertain, with further reforms potentially on the horizon as the Albanese government seeks to curb the use of superannuation ...
Superannuation funds will have two options for charging fees for the advice provided by the new class of adviser....
APRA’s latest data has revealed that superannuation funds spent $1.3 billion on advice fees, with the vast majority sent to external financial advisers....
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Research shows institutional investors are increasingly turning to private credit, but the APAC region’s relatively small market size remains a key constraint....
The global financial platform has completed a Series F funding round, with superannuation funds participating in the round....
Having finalised its partnership with IFM Investors just last week, UK pension fund Nest has confirmed its first major investment in the form of an infrastructure debt fu...
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to deliver another 25 bp cut at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, potentially lowering the official cash rate to 3.85...
The consensus of a May rate cut remains, but economists are tempering their expectations for further cuts this year....
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 ...