Govt sets its pre-election retirement income agenda

Govt sets its pre-election retirement income agenda

The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has set out the superannuation and retirement incomes agenda the Govt will take to next year's Federal Election.
Tick, tock as super faces the inexorable election clock

Tick, tock as super faces the inexorable election clock

As the Government faces into the forthcoming Federal Election the Treasurer's superannuation/retirement agenda is hardly a barbecue stopper.
APRA continues unlisted assets super scrutiny

APRA continues unlisted assets super scrutiny

Just days after acting on HESTA, APRA has flagged its imminent release of a deep dive into superannuation funds and unlisted assets.
Rising arrow above super

Super returns headed for double digits in 2024

Staff Writer 21 November 2024

Superannuation

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Stronger share markets in November are likely to push superannuation fund returns into double digits to end 2024 says Chant West.

Hourglass and alarm clock

Funds lament Govt’s failure to legislate purpose of super

Mike Taylor 21 November 2024

Superannuation

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Australia’s major super fund group is lamenting the fact that legislation enshrining the objective of super has not passed the Parliament.

Stockspot Super launches

Stockspot welcomes first-ever super product

Patrick Buncsi 21 November 2024

Fintech

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Stockspot has launched its first-ever ‘ETF-only’ superannuation product

Betashares launches Australian ethical bond ETF

CPA Australia offers new sustainability reporting micro-credentials

Yasmine Raso 21 November 2024

Accounting

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CPA Australia has introduced the first of three new sustainability-oriented micro-credentials for members.

Small caps rebound

Superior earnings drive Aussie small caps rebound: Report

Patrick Buncsi 21 November 2024

Funds Management

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Improved earnings growth will drive an anticipated rebound in Aussie small caps stocks, a new white paper has argued.

Breaking point

CSLR unsustainable and another Dixon collapse will break it

Mike Taylor 20 November 2024

Financial Planning

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Major accounting group CA-ANZ says the CSLR is unsustainable in its current form and another Dixon Advisory collapse will prove it.

Warning sign

APRA sends signal via HESTA on unlisted asset valuations

Mike Taylor 20 November 2024

Superannuation

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APRA may have assessed that no legal breaches occurred but it has sent a clear message about unlisted asset valuations via HESTA.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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.

Aussie credit stacks up

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

Industry News

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Western Asset believes that Australian credit is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how the inclusion of “plus” sectors into the asset mix can im


Breaking point

CSLR unsustainable and another Dixon collapse will break it

Mike Taylor 20 November 2024

Financial Planning

7 Comments

Major accounting group CA-ANZ says the CSLR is unsustainable in its current form and another Dixon Advisory collapse will prove it.

Tip of the iceberg

Advisers struggle to balance affordability and profitability: CFS

Yasmine Raso 20 November 2024

Financial Planning

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New research commissioned by CFS has identified several key “hurdles” to financial advisers increasing the client list.

Red alarm clock with tick tock

Shape of DBFO Tranche 2 visible before Christmas

Mike Taylor 19 November 2024

Financial Planning

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Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones expects the DBFO exposure draft to be available before Christmas but a Federal Election is looming.

Rising arrow above super

Super returns headed for double digits in 2024

Staff Writer 21 November 2024

Superannuation

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Stronger share markets in November are likely to push superannuation fund returns into double digits to end 2024 says Chant West.

Hourglass and alarm clock

Funds lament Govt’s failure to legislate purpose of super

Mike Taylor 21 November 2024

Superannuation

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Australia’s major super fund group is lamenting the fact that legislation enshrining the objective of super has not passed the Parliament.

Stockspot Super launches

Stockspot welcomes first-ever super product

Patrick Buncsi 21 November 2024

Fintech

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Stockspot has launched its first-ever ‘ETF-only’ superannuation product

Small caps rebound

Superior earnings drive Aussie small caps rebound: Report

Patrick Buncsi 21 November 2024

Funds Management

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Improved earnings growth will drive an anticipated rebound in Aussie small caps stocks, a new white paper has argued.

betashares platform

Betashares debuts Direct platform, touts brokerage-free trades

Patrick Buncsi 19 November 2024

Investment

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Betashares has unveiled its new investment platform giving retail investors access to popular ASX listed shares free brokerage fees.

TWC launches new fund

New kid on the block IM targets big cap growth prospects

Patrick Buncsi 19 November 2024

Funds Management

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Boutique investment firm TWC has unveiled a new global equity strategy targeting companies at the early stages of their industrial lifecycle.