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| Rest Appoints New CIO Amid Leadership Transition Fri, 23 May: In a significant leadership update, Rest has appointed Michael Clancy, former CEO of Qantas Super, as its next Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Clancy assumes this role following the departure of Rest’s first-ever CIO, Andrew Lill, who resigned last October, leaving interim leadership with Kiran Singh and Simon Esposito acting as co-CIOs. - read more
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| Wealth Management Faces a Midlife Crisis: The Call for Self-Funded Retirees Fri, 23 May: During a recent gathering of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association held in Sydney, Arnie Selvarajah, co-chief executive of Bell Financial Group, highlighted an urgent need for transformation within Australia's wealth management sector. The focus of his address was the escalating demand for self-funded retirees as the country's pension system faces increasing strain. - read more
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| Managed Accounts in Superannuation Now Under Performance Review Fri, 23 May: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced that managed accounts will now be included in the Your Future Your Super (YFYS) superannuation performance test. In its recent update, APRA clarified that separately managed accounts (SMAs) can be classified as Trustee Directed Products (TDPs), which subjects them to this performance scrutiny. This determination hinges on the specifics of how the product operates and its strategic asset allocation capabilities for beneficiaries. - read more
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| Markets Respond Cautiously to U.S. Tax Changes Amid Mixed Global Trends Fri, 23 May: Financial markets exhibited a measured response following the U.S. administration's introduction of new tax legislation, a development that is expected to significantly increase the national deficit. Despite initial positive momentum on Wall Street, much of the gains receded by the session's end. Similarly, European markets experienced mild selloffs, signaling uncertainty among investors. In Asia, a mixed response was seen, with Australia outperforming other regional markets, although with minor losses. - read more
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| Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide for Australian Adults Investing can initially seem daunting, but it’s essentially the act of allocating money with the expectation of generating an income or profit over time. It's important because investing offers the potential for your money to grow and outpace inflation, ensuring you have a secure financial future. - read more
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| Maximise Your Superannuation: Strategies for a Comfortable Retirement Superannuation, commonly known as 'super,' is a crucial part of planning for a comfortable retirement. It serves as a long-term savings measure, gradually increasing in value to support you once you stop working. But what exactly is superannuation? - read more
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| How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? There are many different reasons to purchase life insurance (generation skipping tax, estate plan, estate preservation, surviving spouse needs, planning for your children's future and more). There is no right amount of life insurance, but here are some guidelines that might help you decide how much life insurance you need. - read more
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