Call to cut ASIC and AFCA admin costs from CSLR levy

Call to cut ASIC and AFCA admin costs from CSLR levy

Limits should be placed on the amount that the CSLR, ASIC and AFCA can extract from the CSLR levy to cover their admin costs.
Super returns ride post-election share market “buoyancy”

Super returns ride post-election share market “buoyancy”

Chant West's latest superannuation fund performance update has seen growth funds ride the wave of post-election US market euphoria.
Retirements, resignations likely to offset new post-exam entrants

Retirements, resignations likely to offset new post-exam entrants

The financial adviser exam results have continued to trickle in, and have driven a rise in the number of new entrants added to the ASIC FAR.
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Financial Newswire

Mike Taylor 20 December 2024

Financial Planning

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Financial Newswire is holidays until 7 January, 2025. We wish our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

NESS deploys Otivo's advicetech solution

NESS Super to deploy ‘best in class’ advice tech solution

Patrick Buncsi 20 December 2024

Superannuation

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NESS Super has hailed the deployment of a “best-in-class” advice tech platform, promising members tailored, scalable and low-cost advice.

US Federal Reserve

Fed cuts by 25bps. Expect some time before the next one

Patrick Buncsi 20 December 2024

Investment

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The US Federal Reserve has opted to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points. However, this decision may be with some reluctance.

new appointment

Rest appoints two senior people & culture execs

Yasmine Raso 20 December 2024

Superannuation

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Rest has boosted its People & Culture team with the appointment of two general managers who will report to Chief People Officer, Amy Murrell.

Tribeca fills newly-created national BDM role

Yasmine Raso 20 December 2024

Funds Management

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Former Australian Ethical regional manager, Quyen Dam, has joined Tribeca Investment Partners as National Business Development Manager.

Indemnify

Govt should indemnify advisers against ASIC inaction

Mike Taylor 19 December 2024

Financial Planning

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If ASIC declines to act on reports of advice misconduct the financial planning sector should be indemnified against the related CSLR costs.

ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

‘Woefully inadequate’: ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

Patrick Buncsi 19 December 2024

Investment

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ASIC is suing delicensed crypto trader Binance Australia for its alleged failure to provide mandated consumer protections to retail clients.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 December 2024

Industry News

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The composition of the ASX is changing – and keeping abreast of ‘new winners’ is key according to First Sentier Investors.

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

Industry News

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 

3 Lessons from 20 Years of investing in Australian Equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

Industry News

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Successful investing in Australian equities requires finding high quality businesses and avoiding permanent capital loss. Here we show you how.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

Industry News

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.


Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Financial Newswire

Mike Taylor 20 December 2024

Financial Planning

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Financial Newswire is holidays until 7 January, 2025. We wish our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Indemnify

Govt should indemnify advisers against ASIC inaction

Mike Taylor 19 December 2024

Financial Planning

5 Comments

If ASIC declines to act on reports of advice misconduct the financial planning sector should be indemnified against the related CSLR costs.

Businessman crossing arms

Insignia dismisses Bain Capital takeover bid

Yasmine Raso 18 December 2024

Financial Planning

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In less than one week since announcing it had received a proposed takeover bid from Bain Capital, Insignia Financial has rejected it.

NESS deploys Otivo's advicetech solution

NESS Super to deploy ‘best in class’ advice tech solution

Patrick Buncsi 20 December 2024

Superannuation

No Comments

NESS Super has hailed the deployment of a “best-in-class” advice tech platform, promising members tailored, scalable and low-cost advice.

new appointment

Rest appoints two senior people & culture execs

Yasmine Raso 20 December 2024

Superannuation

No Comments

Rest has boosted its People & Culture team with the appointment of two general managers who will report to Chief People Officer, Amy Murrell.

Elderly couple in retirement maze

Super members least likely to seek advice for retirement: MFS

Yasmine Raso 18 December 2024

Superannuation

One Comment

A recent survey has found that Australian super members were least likely to seek out financial advice to inform retirement decisions.

US Federal Reserve

Fed cuts by 25bps. Expect some time before the next one

Patrick Buncsi 20 December 2024

Investment

No Comments

The US Federal Reserve has opted to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points. However, this decision may be with some reluctance.

ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

‘Woefully inadequate’: ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

Patrick Buncsi 19 December 2024

Investment

One Comment

ASIC is suing delicensed crypto trader Binance Australia for its alleged failure to provide mandated consumer protections to retail clients.

Opportunity in China equities

Opportunities ripe in China, EMs to outperform in 2025: PM analysis

Patrick Buncsi 19 December 2024

Investment

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Despite economic woes and threats of a tariff war, China’s equities market still presents compelling growth opportunities for investors.