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Multi-member SMSFs shun risky investments: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
... averse they become, according to latest research. A joint report from SuperConcepts and the University of Adelaide's International Centre for Financial Services reveals SMSF funds with more members tend to shun riskier equity markets and invest more ...

Female SMSF investors more focused on securing retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... clients with ETFs and LICs, they hold over 50% of investments by value. SMSFs are also using them to diversify into international equities, now representing 60% of CHESS holdings of international asset ETFs and LICs. "SMSFs are often characterised as ...

KPMG names new national chair

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... Wingrove, our chief executive, to lead the firm's future in Australia, and represent the Australian firm in the international arena," Nash said. Kitchen said she has boundless energy and enthusiasm for the chair role. "I look forward to utilising my ...

Fight for workplace equality and diversity far from over

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2017
... Association of Financial Advisers' outgoing chief executive Brad Fox, as shared during a panel discussion at an International Women's Day event in Sydney yesterday jointly hosted by AFA Inspire and BT Financial Group's The Stella Network. "People at ...

Women key to finance sector culture issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... and advised organisations to be more active about sponsoring and supporting women into leadership positions. International Women's Development Agency chair Kirsten Mander, added women seem to consistently miss out on development opportunities and it's ...

Aon Master Trust appoints new leader

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
... management and regulation, and has spoken at many conferences on these topics. She was NSW chair of Aon's Women's International Network (WIN) for more than five years and currently sits on the board of Basketball NSW. Dean's predecessor, Janice Sengupta ...

Equities on the nose in 2016

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 DEC 2016
... uncertainty, seeing investor confidence wane and portfolio activity increase across most demographics. "In regards to international equities, declines were observed across all age groups and this is possibly due to people's reaction to uncertainty and ...

CBA reinforces gender equality through financial education

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016
... Australians and supporting financial independence and security for young women. General manager, government, industry and international affairs at CBA, Catherine Fitzpatrick said: "We engaged Our Watch to ensure the Start Smart program was promoting ...

BlackRock publishes staff gender split

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016
... growing concerns about the shortage of women in the funds management industry. Aberdeen, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity International, Amundi, Baillie Gifford, Union Investment and Capital Group also publish similar statistics. The breakdown the investment ...

AFA signs former PM for national conference

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
... role of world leaders in a new century, growing concerns of globalisation and global economics, the environment and international security. Howard will outline his vision for the global economic future and the roles China, India and the Pacific Rim will ...