Super reforms should not kill off smaller funds: QuadrantBY MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2012 12:50PMSuper and financial advice reforms don't necessarily have to put small super funds under the pump, according to Quadrant Super CEO Wayne Davy. |
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"There will always be a place for nimble, inventive boutique funds - not every member wants to be just another faceless number to a colossus," said Davy.
Self serving nonsense.