Dividends rose to new records in 2022: Janus Henderson
Global dividends grew strongly in 2022, rising 8.4 per cent to a record AUD$2,319,000,055,944, according to the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index.
March 01, 2023
Former RBA deputy governor amongst ART board and investment committee appointments
The Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has appointed several prominent Australian leaders to its board of directors and investment committee, including the former deputy governor of the RBA.
February 28, 2023
Blurred lines: Platforms and advice tech roles begin to fade
Advice practices are relying on platforms to offer more services than just investment management according to research from Investment Trends and Finura Group. This shift could have broader implications for the tech market which is already seeing increased competition servicing a diminishing number of advisers.
February 28, 2023
‘We worked bloody hard’: FPA, AFA merger gains overwhelming support
Over 96 per cent of members for each advice association that voted supported the merger between the FPA and AFA. The confirmation means the singular association can focus its energy on driving the profession forward with a unified voice.
February 28, 2023
Govt aims to increase tax rate on super balances over $3m
The Albanese government will increase the tax rate on super balances higher than $3 million dollars to 30 per cent.
February 28, 2023
ASIC launches court action against Mercer Super for alleged greenwashing
ASIC has launched its first court action against alleged greenwashing conduct, commencing civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Mercer Superannuation for allegedly making misleading statements about the sustainable nature and characteristics of some of its superannuation investment options.
February 28, 2023
HESTA investment committee chair to depart
HESTA investment committee chair and independent director Mark Burgess will leave the board when his term expires.
February 28, 2023
Pengana Capital appoints former AMP Advice managing director as distribution manager
Diversified funds management group Pengana Capital has appointed Fraser Herd as distribution manager for the NSW region.
February 28, 2023
MetLife report warns of increasing financial insecurity among women and vulnerable Australians
Increasing economic pressures will widen the insurance coverage gap among vulnerable Australians unless action is taken, according to a new industry report from MetLife Australia.
February 28, 2023
SUPERCentral announces 2023 estate planning course dates
Online document provider SuperCentral will continue offering its specialist estate planning course, the EPAdvantage Estate Planning Program, to the advice community.
February 28, 2023
CountPlus axes Wealth Axis as new CEO streamlines business
CountPlus CEO Hugh Humphrey has spent the first six-months of his tenure looking for ways to streamline the business. Citing poor performance, paraplanning and back-office service Wealth Axis has been discontinued by the company.
February 27, 2023
