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.
Industry UpdatesMarch 1, 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 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.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 28, 2023
FYG Planners launch WealthEye CRM
Financial planning dealer group FYG Planners have launched a WealthEye CRM solution built on the Dynamics 365 platform.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 27, 2023
Metrics appoints external relations director
Metrics Credit Partners has appointed Kivanch Mehmet as external relations director as investors’ interest in private debt continues to rise.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 27, 2023
HUB24 regains top platform spot: Investment Trends
Investment Trends has released its 2022 Platform Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis Report, which has seen HUB24 regain top spot over Netwealth.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 24, 2023
Andrea Slattery awarded SMSF Association life membership
Co-founder and inaugural SMSF Association managing director Andrea Slattery has been the first to be awarded life membership by the association.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 23, 2023