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Super fund chair appointed to NSW Generations Fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... "The state has been powering the national economy but there are challenges on the horizon," he said. "It is critical that we not only address those challenges but articulate our roadmap for long-term economic success." The NSW Treasury is a big issuer ...

Leave dividend imputation system as is: Plato

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... already garnered the support of 500 signatories. Plato managing director Don Hamson said while he's pleased charities and not-for-profits are exempted from the changes, low income earners with small holdings in Australian shares will be worse off. ...

Trade-off needed on existing adviser standards: Fox

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... needed when determining degree equivalency, suggesting existing advisers with any degree and a professional designation - not granted under grandfathered terms - should be accepted by FASEA as meeting the new standards. As for advisers without a degree ...

Franklin Templeton appoints two distribution heads

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... joined the firm in January. "Both Amy and Felicity bring a great deal of experience to our team and will play a crucial role in not only working with key client groups but also in supporting the buildout of our distribution strategy in the Australian ...

Macquarie axes grandfathered commissions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... its second inquiry, recommended the elimination of such payments. ASIC said it was concerned ongoing advice arrangements do not provide a benefit to customers commensurate with the fees they pay. The regulator attacked grandfathered commissions, recommending ...

Chief economist update: Steady at 24 and counting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... has declined, with investor demand having slowed noticeably." The RBA expects some further tightening in lending standards. Not surprising, these unchanged assessments led to the now familiar conclusion: "The low level of interest rates is continuing ...

AFA seeks overhaul of proposed education standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
... studies and psychology degrees should be included as related fields. Meanwhile, those with a financial planning degree that is not included on FASEA's approved list should be recognised as they have completed a degree with at least eight relevant ...

Same insurance cover, different price: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
Group insurance remains cost effective and beneficial for members, but there's significant disparity among premium rates and the level of cover superannuation funds are offering, latest Rainmaker research reveals. The study of 15,000 insurance deals ...

Pacific Current invests $95m in US firm, sells Aussie infrastructure stake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
... of the US and Australia. Greenwood said Pacific Current Group is thrilled to have invested in a firm of such high calibre. "Not only does it possess unique investment expertise and strong growth prospects, but it exhibits all the positive cultural attributes ...

Chief economist update: Draining the swamp

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
... to emerging markets." Weakening global growth momentum, rising inflation? Are we in the early stages of stagflation? We may not be there yet, but if the current trade spat between the US and everybody else morphs into an all war then we can kiss our ...