Articles by Penny Pryor

Retirement, Superannuation

AMP super class action reaches settlement

The AMP superannuation class action has ended with the firm to pay compensation to fund members who were allegedly overcharged fees on their retirement savings.

The AMP superannuation class action has ended with the firm to pay compensation to fund members who were allegedly overcharged fees on their retirement savings.

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Crypto Assets, Digital assets, Investments

OKX launches SMSF crypto-platform

OKX has launched an SMSF digital asset platform to assist trustees integrate digital assets into the portfolios of their funds.

OKX has launched an SMSF digital asset platform to assist trustees integrate digital assets into the portfolios of their funds.

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Investments, Technology

Local investors widely adopting AI use

A recent CAANZ survey has revealed a good proportion of retail investors in Australia are using AI to shape their investment decisions.

A recent CAANZ survey has revealed a good proportion of retail investors in Australia are using AI to shape their investment decisions.

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Retirement

Retirement costs continue to rise

The amount needed to fund a comfortable retirement rose by nearly 2 per cent over the June quarter, with retirees spending more on digital connectivity.

The amount needed to fund a comfortable retirement rose by nearly 2 per cent over the June quarter, with retirees spending more on digital connectivity.

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ETFs, Investments

Ausbil launches initial active ETF

Ausbil has announced the launch of its first active ETF, making its Active Dividend Income Fund available on the ASX.

Ausbil has announced the launch of its first active ETF, making its Active Dividend Income Fund available on the ASX.

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ASIC

Mawhinney to appeal court decision

Mayfair 101 Group managing director James Mawhinney has vowed to fight the Federal Court's most recent restriction against him.

Mayfair 101 Group managing director James Mawhinney has vowed to fight the Federal Court’s most recent restriction against him.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Regulation

New class of adviser an opportunity

The FAAA hopes draft legislation regarding the new class of adviser will be released soon so the industry body can work out the impact on the sector.

The FAAA hopes draft legislation regarding the new class of adviser will be released soon so the industry body can work out the impact on the sector.

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Investments

Salter Brothers expands market footprint

Salter Brothers has recently acquired private credit fund manager Causeway Asset Management, which will widen its private credit offering.

Salter Brothers has recently acquired private credit fund manager Causeway Asset Management, which will widen its private credit offering.

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financial advice, Financial Planning

FAAA wants CSLR levy capped at $20m

The FAAA has called on Treasury to apply the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort special levy across a broader range of sectors.

The FAAA has called on Treasury to apply the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort special levy across a broader range of sectors.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Investments

Wealth management inquiry dumped

The FAAA will pursue other avenues of government investigation into financial product collapses after the inquiry into wealth management firms was scrapped.

The FAAA will pursue other avenues of government investigation into financial product collapses after the inquiry into wealth management firms was scrapped.

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