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UBS shutters UK robo platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2018
... SmartWealth a robo-advisor in the traditional sense." "That's among other things because the investment strategy definition is not driven by algorithms but by UBS' broad-based, very human investment process." He added it constantly reviews the portfolio ...

Super assets hit new record

STEPHEN FAY, DARREN SNYDER, KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2018
... fees." He also addressed other criticisms circulating about smaller industry funds. "In superannuation it is important to not be distracted by spurious 'one size fits all' type arguments. We saw this with the faux debate on independent directors, and ...

Future Fund delivers 9.3%, increases risk moderately

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... one of the reasons why you would invest in Australian stocks," Neal said. "As I understand it, if any change occurs, it will not apply to the Future Funds or the industry funds." He said he expects the big four banks to raise rates out of the cycle ...

Reverse mortgage lenders shortsighted: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... expenses in later years such as aged care. What was worrying is the borrower's long-term needs or financial objectives were not adequately documented in almost all the loan files ASIC reviewed. ASIC found lenders focused primarily on the borrower's ...

Stale boys club lingers on: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... attitudes towards women working in investment management is particularly evident in older men, with many women believing they are not taken seriously at work and have had to fight against being directed into support roles. One respondent stated: "Some ...

BT overhauls life cover limits and definitions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... Benefit. Finally, as of 28 August 2018, a two-year premium rate guarantee will be applied to all new policies. However, this will not be in relation to standard increases or customer-initiated changes. Separately, BT Financial Group announced it has ...

Workers want extra super contributions: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... contribute to the good financial health of their employees. "More than a quarter of people define financial wellbeing as 'not being stressed about my finances', so offering resources to help employees improve their financial health can add to ...

More risk advisers offloading practices

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... winners being the purchasers. It is such a tragedy that advisers are suffering capital losses on their life work when it may not be necessary," Johnston said. Sister publication FS Advice recently asked: how much of advisers' income derive from grandfathered ...

Chief economist update: Blame the US economy for the widening trade gap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
From "fake news", US President Donald Trump might label the Census Bureau's numbers on "International Trade in Goods" as "fake stats". It refutes his claim in March that "trade wars are good, and easy to win." The report shows America's balance ...

TAL waives life premiums for drought-stricken farmers

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
... statement. "We encourage our customers to contact TAL or their financial adviser to access the premium relief package." TAL did not disclose the expected cost to the company for the initiative. "While a relatively small percentage of our customers are ...