CommSec State of the States: State and Territory Economic Performance Report, January 2025

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Overall results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out which state or territory is Australia’s economic leader. Now in its 16th year, the report also... Read more continue reading

SMC welcomes new service standards for super fund members

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The Super Members Council has strongly welcomed the Australian Government’s plan to introduce mandatory service standards for superannuation funds. Member service is at the heart of what superannuation funds do.... Read more continue reading

Helping life insurance customers in superannuation

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Australia’s life insurers are committed to delivering a high level of service to all of our customers every day, including the ten million Australians who hold insurance through their superannuation.... Read more continue reading

Insignia Financial appoints Chief Technology Officer

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Following the announcement of a new operating model and executive team last year, Insignia Financial has confirmed the appointment of Damien O’Donnell as Chief Technology Officer. Commenting on the appointment,... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 24 January, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Global and Australian shares saw a relief rally over the last week as President Trump provided no negative surprises and there was a lack of... Read more continue reading

Depreciation of the Australian dollar a key factor to watch this earnings season

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The Australia dollar is a key factor that markets have yet to price in and will need to be closely watched this earnings season, according to co-portfolio manager of the... Read more continue reading

Ninety One appoints Justin Jewell

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Ninety One, a global investment manager with £130.2 billion AUM (as at 31.12.24), has announced the appointment of Justin Jewell as Portfolio Manager to its DM Specialist Credit team. Justin... Read more continue reading

CSLR – Poor design and implementation by Government

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The FAAA has been outspoken in our criticism of the CSLR. In our submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into Wealth Management Companies we have highlighted serious concerned about... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association refutes ‘heaps of consultation’ claim on Division 296

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The SMSF Association refutes claims made this morning by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the Government’s proposed new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3m followed extensive industry consultation, and that... Read more continue reading

IPO activity hits 20-year low, but funds raised surge in 2024

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Australia’s IPO market in 2024 saw its lowest activity in two decades with only 29 listings, according to HLB Mann Judd’s latest 2024 IPO Watch Australia Report, marking a 9... Read more continue reading