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WEBStafford Capital head of client solutions, Australia and New Zealand Elysse Morgan spends most of her working day engaging with the keepers of capital, encouraging them to break new ground, to step away from the conventional, and go against the grain with the nascent asset class of timber.
ANZ to pay $57.5m to settle class action - Financial Standard
WEBMar 25, 2024 · The class action related to certain interest charged on specific ANZ personal credit cards in the period from 1 July 2010 to 1 January 2019. As part of the settlement, ANZ will pay $57.5 million, which is covered by a provision held at 30 September 2023. The settlement is without admission of liability and remains subject to court approval.
Federal Court approves BT Super $30m settlement
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The Federal Court approved the $29.95 million class action settlement against Westpac after subsidiaries BT Funds Management (BTFM) and Westpac Life Insurance Services (WLIS) allegedly failed to manage conflicts of interest when investing BT Super member money in a cash option.
Investment - Financial Standard
WEBAlternatives market to hit US$30tn by 2030: Preqin. MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024. The global alternatives industry is on track to reach US$29.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by 2029, with private equities set to more than double throughout the period, Preqin said.
About Us - Financial Standard
WEBAbout Financial Standard. Financial Standard is focused on providing trade news, investment analysis and education for superannuation trustees, financial advisers, researchers, consultants, investment managers, and professional investors.. In an evolving and complex marketplace, Financial Standard is a uniquely open forum for the delivery and exchange of information and ideas.
Colonial First State debuts 'major wealth platform innovation'
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Colonial First State (CFS) has unveiled its new CFS Edge wrap platform, calling it the first major Australian wealth platform market innovation in the last decade. At a platform preview in Sydney last night, CFS chief executive, superannuation Kelly Power said CFS Edge is in the last sprint of its build and will be tested over the Christmas ...
Future Super acquires GuildSuper | Financial Standard
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The deal is expected to close in December, at which time Future Group will comprise 383,000 members and more than $13.4 billion in FUM across Future Super, GuildSuper, and smartMonday which it acquired from Aon last year.. Under the agreement, Guild Trustee Services general manager Greg Everett will transition to Future Group as executive general manager, GuildSuper.
Insurance - Financial Standard
WEBAustralia's safety nets 'stretched too thin': CALI. MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024. A new report commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) revealed that Australians are experiencing higher living costs and increasing mental health issues, making reliable financial safety nets more important.
Real asset cycle likely to return: Dexus | Financial Standard
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Real asset cycle likely to return: Dexus. While the past year was a challenging one for most real asset sectors, Dexus Research believes transaction markets will become more active in 2024. Based on the latest Australian Real Asset Review by Dexus Research, the strong performance of the listed real estate market during Q4 …
iFactFind launches - Financial Standard
WEBJun 15, 2021 · iFactFind launches. The new cloud-based fact-find solution that aims to provide a more dynamic financial advice process has launched. Developed by co-founders Paul Moran and Sahil Matta, iFactFind provides advisers a comprehensive, interactive digital fact-find. For prospective clients, iFactFind …