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Funds management

Almost three-quarters of asset management chief executives globally are worried a lack of talent will negatively impact their growth, according to KPMG....

Funds management

Financial services firms still face difficulty in conveying trustworthiness to clients, a KPMG report highlights, following the mistrust borne out of the royal commission...

Funds management

KPMG and State Street have identified six areas where asset managers will see the greatest benefit from introducing artificial intelligence as it finds those which do so ...

Financial planning

Robo-adviser offerings and platforms are a source of significant focus for wealth management firms, according to KPMG, as well as how technology can improve the value and...

Funds management

Australia’s fund management industry has grown significantly to $4.3 trillion in FUM, however complex regulatory policy prevents the nation from properly competing with i...

Life/Risk

The declining volume of risk advisers meant KPMG has found a rising lapse rate for insurance policies arranged by independent financial advisers, particularly in the TPD ...

Financial planning

Being able to offer attractive retirement income products will be essential for advisers in coming years if they want to attract and retain clients. ...

Financial planning

Australia’s educated workers have benefitted from a tight labour market and improved job flexibility but later retirement comes with its own policy implications, say econ...

People & Products

KPMG has released their annual ‘Keeping us up at night’ report, highlighting the five most-pressing issues facing business leaders in 2023....

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Funds management

The Big Four banks have reported combined cash earnings of $28.5 billion but signs are pointing towards challenging conditions, according to EY and KPMG....

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People & Products

The Fund Executives Association has appointed a new chief executive as Joanne Davison departs after nine years....

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Funds management

KPMG economists have responded to Treasurer Jim Chalmers economic update, stating the inflation forecast is “confronting” for the rest of the year and spending cuts are n...

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People & Products

The number of fintech firms has more than doubled between 2017 and 2021, according to KPMG, but firms are being stymied by recruitment difficulties in the local market....

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Superannuation

Australian Super and Australian Retirement Trust are expected to see assets under management reach $1 trillion by 2040, according to KPMG....

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Superannuation

Superannuation funds have a role to play in providing advice as research by KPMG has found those members who sought advice were less likely to switch funds during market ...

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