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ASIC urged to extend 'wet signatures' exemption

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2013
... interest of investors, the relief should be granted to a broader community under similar structures of electronic communication and accountability," Sweeney continued. She adds that the need for a signed PDS is creating a barrier for entry for small ...

CBA grows advice research team with new hire

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has expanded its Advice Research team to six with the appointment of Rohan Aggarwal as research analyst. He will work closely with the senior analysts in the team to help deliver the Advice Research team's key functions. These ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
... he did not think Kevin Rudd's mere return as Australian Prime Minister would affect markets on Thursday, but his communication on policy might. "The market, like the voting public, will not enjoy Kevin Rudd pushing back the election date beyond September ...

Fund CEOs slam MySuper as 'death by a thousand cuts'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2013
... big four banks in the super sector; the need to source better member information through data mining; and improved communication with members. "Whoever unlocks the door to whatever turns people on will be winners," one respondent said.

No need to fear 1994-style crash

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2013
... should prevent that situation from arising. "The big difference between now and 1994 is the Fed's much improved communication with the market. In 1994, yields rose quickly because the market was effectively caught out and surprised by the [central bank's] ...

BT launches adviser website and app

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2013
... is unveiling a new app for advisers, providing up-to-date information for client meetings and generally improving communication with clients. The app, known as 'Facts and Figures', will provide advisers with key information including all current tax ...

NZ Super takes stand on nuclear weapons

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2013
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund (New Zealand Super) has sold its holdings in a group of nuclear base operators because they have become involved with upgrading or modifying nuclear explosive devices. Publicly listed companies Babcock & Wilcox, Fluor ...

Kinetic Super targets transient members with new brand

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2013
At Kinetic Super's official launch last night, the focus was on improved communication with a transient membership. 'Kinetic Super' is the new name for the Professional Associations Super (PASL), which includes RecruitmentSuper, Accountants Super, Australian ...

Employers divided on internal social media effectiveness

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2013
... employers encouraging staff to use it. But of those employers that used it, only 48% thought that is was an effective communication tool Streaming audio or video was the second most popular tool with 61% of employers using it, and again 48% of employers ...

Dimensional appoints Citi as its custodian

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2013
... change through enhanced fund accounting services, increased automation in unit registry systems, more efficient communication and lower overall costs.