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British govt to introduce pension choice

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014
... But the current system is complicated and restricts people's choices." "The current system effectively forces the majority of individuals with defined contribution savings to buy an annuity. But times have changed, and a new solution is needed," notes ...

ClearView appoints former MLC BDM of the Year

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2014
... Williamson has been appointed State Manager - NSW/ACT. Williamson has worked in financial services for nearly 15 years, the majority of these as a financial planner at CBA and ANZ. For the past three years she has worked in life insurance distribution ...

BestEx enters joint venture with US trading firm

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2014
... trading model, while established in offshore markets, is gaining strong traction in Australia." He continued: "The majority of fund managers in Australia lack the technology and skills required to effectively manage their trade execution and too often ...

FEATURE: Insuring against longevity risk

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014
... the end of super, and it's on to the meagre age pension. According to ASFA, the current system will not provide the majority of Australians with a comfortable retirement, as it was largely designed for people who were living to their 70s, not their 90s. ...

Media Super to launch MDI option

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2014
... member with a significant balance to speak directly with them about their super needs.A We've already spoken to the majority of members aged 60+ and are now calling those aged 50-59." He also said the fund is conducting a research project tracking where ...

Asia Funds Passport on shaky ground

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2014
The Asia Funds Passport will never get off the ground because the majority of fund managers in the region are already aligning their products with European UCITS standards, according to EY Asia-Pacific and EMEIA asset management leader Roy Stockell. ...

Fund managers expect clients to turn aggressive

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2014
... markets, while remaining concerned about world growth and medium-term government bonds. During the next five years, the majority of managers expect the world's largest economies to experience mild growth, with the exception of the Eurozone where they ...

Death and TPD dominate Super Complaints Tribunal

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014
... disability related disputes, including those over total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance, made up 21.4%. The majority of other complaints were put under the heading "administration", and related to issues such as withdrawal fees and taxation ...

BT reveals post-awards strategy

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2014
... member - not just superannuation." She said one major selling point that the retail funds such as BT have over the majority of industry funds is their lifecycle MySuper products. In response to the question of whether employers could be relied upon to ...

Elders FP appoints regional manager

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
... regional manager to expand the dealer group's network and client base across the Northern Territory, Queensland and the majority of New South Wales. Kevin Mayne will join the company as regional manager north at Elders. His previous role was as practice ...