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RBA set to lift the cash rate again

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022

... interest rate to 3.1% - the highest levels in over a decade. Although the nation's inflation rate is currently more than three times higher than the central bank's mandate target range, a more aggressive response seems out of the question." "Indeed ...

Financially stressed Aussies believe advice could improve well-being

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022

... make that support more accessible, meaning more Australians will live their best retirement." She added difficult economic times aren't going away. "We have seen seven interest rate rises in a row, with many economists forecasting more to come," she ...

Financial advice adds $150k in retirement: Analysis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022

... Further, those who received advice were able to withdraw their funds at a 33% higher drawdown amount; recorded nearly 2.5 times greater voluntary contributions; and consolidated twice the average amount of super from other accounts. Aware Super said ...

Hostplus defies inflation fears

ELIZABETH FRY | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022

... valuation methods are underpinned by domestic and global accounting standards and principles. Peer review Despite the uncertain times, Sicilia is not looking to see what peers are doing. "We look at how much money we have today that is available to invest ...

Financial planning avatars are the future

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022

... financial planners in the metaverse. "I am a believer that humans want to deal with humans wherever they can, but there will be times when they can't afford to, or there's a lead time to get to the human engagement," she said. "So, if we're ...

Never been more optimistic: Abood

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022

... to become a luxury to the wealthy." At the same time, she acknowledged the difficulties the industry has faced in recent times. "Our profession, of course, has been deeply affected by Covid and not just in the obvious ways," she said. She said demand ...

Industrial property ensures big wins for TelstraSuper

ELIZABETH FRY | MONDAY, 21 NOV 2022

... position until early 2022 when he sold down shares and increased his exposure to government bonds. "It was just one of those times where all of the big asset allocation decisions we made really helped," he said. Switching direction? As for strategy ...

Super funds told to report asset valuations more frequently

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2022

... APRA insisted that RSE licensees consider increasing the level and frequency of reporting and valuation oversight during times of heighted market volatility. At the very least, APRA hopes RSE licensees undertake valuations on at least a quarterly basis. ...

Cost of retirement in lockstep with inflation: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022

... have larger private retirement savings balances than in most countries in the world. "This helps cover costs during tougher times, providing a brighter outlook for Australian retirees than is the case for their international counterparts."

ASIC accepts EU firm from advice firm

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2022

... Act. The investigation identified the firm and its authorised representatives failed to provide SoAs to clients at least 24 times during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 financial years, in accordance with s946A of the Corporations Act. It also revealed the ...

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Qualitas scores $550m mandate

ELIZA BAVIN

Qualitas won the mandate from a new global institutional investor based in North America.

ASIC alerts licensees to experienced pathway deadlines

ANDREW MCKEAN

ASIC has issued a reminder to the Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees regarding the upcoming notification obligations related to the new experienced provider pathway.

Coller Capital hires former J.P. MAM executive

KARREN VERGARA

A former J.P. Morgan Asset Management executive has been appointed the lead of Coller Capital's private wealth distribution unit for Australia and New Zealand.

Partners Group launches private infra fund

KARREN VERGARA

Partners Group will launch a new private markets fund for local high-net-worth investors.

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