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Alternative trading platform appoints insto sales head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
... acquisition of equity analytics firm OTAS Technologies. According to Liquidnet, the improvements recognised buy-side clients were not getting the high touch coverage they once did.

Chief economist update: The Goldilocks rate of interest

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
The neutral interest rate is the Goldilocks level of the fed funds rate - not too cold that it would continue stimulating growth (and lift inflation) and not too hot that it would cause economic activity to slow. Ho-hum. US Federal Reserve Chairman ...

Westpac investment arm awards real estate mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
A $10 billion investment arm of Westpac has awarded a mandate to a multi-asset manager, as it broadens its approach to listed real estate assets. Principal Global Investors Australia said it has picked up a number of investment mandates, including from ...

Aussie seniors fear GFC repeat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... another GFC, particularly among those who retired more than a decade ago. According to the data, a quarter of over-50s do not believe they could bounce back from any hit to savings, while 90% could not tolerate a loss of 20% or more - the average impact ...

FASEA-induced exodus increasingly likely

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... the draft guidelines. The survey found 18.6% of FINSIA members intend to leave the industry if existing qualifications are not recognised, while a further 34.7% remain unsure. Advisers with more than 21 years' experience are more inclined to exit ...

Westpac ditches SMSF lending

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... commented: "SMSF lending represents a very small portion of our portfolio and we will ensure that our existing customers are not impacted." A recent Vanguard and Investment Trends report splits SMSF asset allocation into the following: direct shares ...

Crypto exchange enters superannuation market

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... members gain exposure to crypto, art and the precious metal markets. New Brighton Capital chief executive Michael White said: "Not many people are aware that you can invest into cryptocurrency using your super, because to do so you will need to set up ...

MLC announces new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... Thorburn added: "The core MLC wealth management business is strong with great growth prospects and I am confident Geoff will not just assist in a successful transaction but also help realise the full potential of the new business." Lloyd commented this ...

New lead for Productivity Commission

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... decision to appoint Brennan was unanimous across a selection panel that was appointed when Harris notified Treasury he would not be seeking reappointment. Harris chaired the selection panel, which also comprised Australian Public Service commissioner ...

Soaring funeral costs require adviser airtime

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... instances in which the deceased is cremated instead of being buried, as per their final wishes in their will. The will is not the "be all and end all" that funeral wishes are carried out, she said. Finder shows that 60% of Australians or 11.2 million ...