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Super funds reject ‘look through’ on unlisted investment reporting

Mike Taylor 16 April 2024

Superannuation funds have urged against a “look through” approach to their unlisted investments.

The funds have urged the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to adopt a methodology around their overall exposure as opposed to “looking through” investment.

The superannuation funds have urged the overall exposure approach as the regulator consults…

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Will ASIC retirements/resignations end controversy?

Mike Taylor 16 April 2024

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Having been the subject of questioning and some criticism by parliamentarians, the most senior executive ranks of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will have altered dramatically by the middle of next year.

The news yesterday that ASIC’s long-serving chief executive, Warren Day, will be departing his role…

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Super returns hit 8.8% YTD

Mike Taylor 16 April 2024 No Comments

Superannuation fund returns have hit 8.8% year to date and may yet make it to double figures says SuperRatings.

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Real returns at risk as economy wanders off net zero course

Yasmine Masi 16 April 2024 No Comments

A Ninety One whitepaper found companies’ net zero targets have not achieved their intended purpose, with real-world emissions rising.

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Iress incentivised to drive OneVue post-sale FUA

Mike Taylor 16 April 2024 No Comments

Iress stand to benefit to the tune of anywhere between $7.2m and $20m if they can maintain or lift FUA on Praemium’s OneVue platform.

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Franklin Templeton debuts ASX-listed active ETFs

Patrick Buncsi 16 April 2024 No Comments

Franklin Templeton has announced the launch of a new equities and a fixed income active ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange

INDUSTRY NEWS

Empower your super admin offering with empathy infused tech

Financial Newswire Contributor 12 April 2024 No Comments

Empower your super admin offering with empathy infused technology solutions for better member outcomes.

Exploring the facts behind lifetime annuity myths

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2024 No Comments

Annuities have evolved and changed over the years making them quite different to what they used to be. Whilst they still pay income for life, today’s

INVESTING IN GEN AI & GLP-1: WHY 2024 WILL BE A “SHOW ME” YEAR

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2024 No Comments

Find out how Alphinity Global continues to find exciting “show me” investment opportunities across an alphabet soup of megatrends as they continue to

Active bond ETFs shine as growth slows and inflation recedes

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 February 2024 No Comments

The macro backdrop remains constructive for fixed income. Yields typically fall after interest rates peak and historically, this has coincided with…

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ASIC, APRA must be watched to avoid regulatory capture

Mike Taylor 15 April 2024 2 Comments

The Government should not reduce the frequency of oversight of ASIC and APRA because it risks them being exposed to capture.

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Govt’s super tax changes risk judicial recruitment, independence

Mike Taylor 15 April 2024 No Comments

The Law Council has warned that the Govt’s super tax changes will generate unintended consequences by tampering with judicial pensions.

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AMP looks at alternative structures for advice network

Mike Taylor 15 April 2024 No Comments

AMP Limited chief executive, Alexis George, has flagged the possibility of further change referencing alternative advice structures.

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Central banks to “tread carefully” to balance inflation, rate cuts

Yasmine Masi 15 April 2024 No Comments

The latest market analysis from Principal Asset Management warned central banks to “tread carefully” with its policymaking to achieve a soft landing.

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ASFA appoints new policy & advocacy head

Patrick Buncsi 15 April 2024 One Comment

ASFA has created a new head of policy and advocacy role, with public policy specialist James Koval taking on the new senior position

Product feature comparisons integral to retirement advice

Content Partnership 14 April 2024 No Comments

Financial advisers are facing a balancing act as they engage with clients around retirement income options in an environment in which advice must,

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One micro-advice AFSL closes for each one that opens

Mike Taylor 12 April 2024 One Comment

Self-licensing and the formation of micro-AFSLs has been an adviser growth area, but a highly volatile one according to new analysis.

Most unregistered advisers work for small licensees

Mike Taylor 12 April 2024 2 Comments

Most of Australia’s unregistered financial advisers are being authorised by small or micro-licensees according to ASIC data.