Leading responsible investment super funds reap higher returns, reveals RIAA study

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The MySuper products of super funds demonstrating leading responsible investment practice outperformed those of non-leaders on average in 2022, according to a new study released by the Responsible Investment Association... Read more continue reading

Global X ETFs reduces fees for USTB and USHY ETFs amid renewed investor confidence in bonds

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Global X ETFs has reduced the annual management fees for two of the company’s fixed income ETFs: the Global X USD High Yield Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) (ASX: USHY) and... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association urges Senate crossbench to reject ‘complex and inequitable’ $3 million super tax

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The SMSF Association is urging the Senate crossbench to reject legislation tabled in the Parliament yesterday that proposes a tax on the earnings of superannuation balances exceeding $3 million. Association... Read more continue reading

Apostle Funds Management launches first impact report for People & Planet Diversified Fund

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Apostle Funds Management (Apostle) has announced the launch of its impact report for the People & Planet Diversified Fund. The Apostle People and Planet Diversified Fund (APPDF) launched in April... Read more continue reading

Retirement Survey shows inflation has eroded retirement confidence in Australia

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The current inflationary environment has prompted more than half of Australians to rethink their retirement, with potential consequences for Australia’s $3.5 trillion superannuation sector and future workforce, according to the... Read more continue reading

COP28 set to highlight lack of progress on Paris Agreement

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A stocktake of the goals set out under the Paris Agreement show the world is not on track to reach the objectives of the international treaty, according to American Century... Read more continue reading

Five reasons to expect the $A to rise – providing recession is avoided

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Key points Since its February 2021 high of nearly $US0.80 the $A has fallen on the back of worries about the global growth outlook, worries about China, the strong $US... Read more continue reading

Australia’s life insurers welcome consultation on the use of genetic test results

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The life insurance industry welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a consultation paper to seek community feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers. The Council of Australian... Read more continue reading

Cor Capital hires Mark De Wan for phase two launch

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Cor Capital has hired distribution expert Mark De Wan as Head of Sales and Marketing as it takes the Cor Capital Fund to the intermediary advice market. Mark De Wan... Read more continue reading

Financial complaints by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples up 13%

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There has been a significant increase in the number of complaints made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority... Read more continue reading