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NEWS AND RESEARCH
The fund manager remains positive on the outlook for gold and believes ongoing market volatility will provide opportunities to acquire small-cap…
T. Rowe Price Group VP said investment strategies must adapt to an ageing population, as Australians outlive their retirement savings.
First Nations Australians have faced systemic barriers accessing super, with rigid ID checks, poor service, and delays compounding inequality.
The international asset manager expects AI will reach a point in the near future where it can autonomously manage investments within certain…
“Slow and steady” appears to be the Reserve Bank’s approach to monetary policy as the board continues to hold on to its wait-and-see method.
AFCA’s latest data has shown a decline in complaints relating to superannuation, but there is further work to be done, it has warned super funds.
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SUPERANNUATION
First Nations Australians have faced systemic barriers accessing super, with rigid ID checks, poor service, and delays compounding inequality....
“Slow and steady” appears to be the Reserve Bank’s approach to monetary policy as the board continues to hold on to its wait-and-see method....
AFCA’s latest data has shown a decline in complaints relating to superannuation, but there is further work to be done, it has warned super funds....
Limited exposure to fossil fuel companies has positively impacted the performance of Australian Ethical’s balanced and growth funds, the super fund says....
The major bank has announced that real-time super payments will soon be available to all QuickSuper employers ahead of the looming payday super regime. ...
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
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...
Evergreen and semi-liquid fund structures have simplified access to private markets, but their liquidity profile can pose potential risks, according to a recent bfinance ...
Global investor sentiment is becoming “toppy”, but overweight positions on equities are yet to reach extreme levels, according to a recent Bank of America survey....
FINANCIAL ADVICE
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....
Morningstar believes there is still further to run with the potential takeover of Insignia Financial even with original bidder Bain Capital walking away....
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Institutional investors have increased their risk exposure over June amid tempered levels of market volatility....
Australian investors are increasingly integrating hedge funds and liquid alternatives into their portfolios, as persistent inflation volatility and global macro-economic ...
US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay new tariffs has only prolonged the uncertainty weighing on global sharemarkets, according to AMP chief economist Shane Olive...
BlackRock has reduced its exposure to Australian and European equities in favour of emerging markets....
Equity markets have surged ahead of fundamentals as institutional investors fall behind, according to Ten Cap Alpha Plus....
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 ...