National Australia Bank has entered a trading halt ahead of announcing leadership changes.
The big banking group announced a pause on the Australian Securities Exchange shortly after 3pm and followed it up with a formal statement regarding impending leadership changes.
Speculation has swirled around the future of chief executive, Andrew Thorburn, following adverse references in the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.
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 as a bequest vehicle.
Superannuation funds will have two options for charging fees for the advice provided by the new class of adviser.
The proposed reforms have been described as a key step towards delivering better products and retirement experiences for members, with many noting financial advice remains the “urgent missing piece” of the puzzle.
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.