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TCorp creates bespoke fund for NSW govt

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2016
TCorp is demonstrating its scale as one of Australia's largest fund managers by creating a sophisticated and bespoke investment solution for the New South Wales government. As announced in the state's 2016-17 Budget on Tuesday, TCorp has worked with ...

APRA outlines plans to refocus Appointed Actuary role

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed improvements for the Appointed Actuary role within insurance companies. The Appointed Actuary is a mandatory position insurers must have to provide independent, expert advice to boards ...

Lost super campaigns have much further to go

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
Despite engagement campaigns by numerous super funds helping members unearth lost super, $13.5 billion across 1.289 million accounts still remains in limbo, according to figures released by Westpac. In its 2016 Westpac Lost Super Report, the bank said ...

MyPlanner streamlines back-office for 175 advisers

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
MyPlanner has debuted its new end-to-end back-office solution for its network of 175 financial planners. Following a pilot program, the new system has been rolled out to the entire MyPlanner network: it provides statement of advice templates, document ...

ASFA recognises super challenge for PC

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2016
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has acknowledged the Productivity Commission's challenging task in measuring the competitiveness and efficiency of a complex and heterogeneous system and its wider industry. In its first submission ...

ASIC permanently bans ex-HSBC, ANZ planners

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016
ASIC has permanently banned two financial advisers, one from HSBC and the other from ANZ. Tak Simson Kwok was employed by HSBC Bank Australia (HSBC) from 29 September 2009 to 16 December 2013 and was responsible for providing financial advice to HSBC ...

Calastone expands to New Zealand

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2016
Global fund transaction network, Calastone, has expanded into New Zealand in the hopes of enabling smoother transaction flows across Australasia. Calastone's technology provides users with total interoperability, meaning that asset managers, platforms ...

MyState appoints technology provider

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2016
Banking and wealth management group MyState has appointed a financial services technology company to transform its digital channels and customer experience offerings. Rubik Financial will run its technology solution at MyState from August, offering ...

Mercer bolsters compliance offering

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016
Mercer has acquired a web-based compliance and risk management provider as a "logical move" that supports an already well-established business partnership. The global retirement and investment consultant announced yesterday it has purchased ExtraTextual ...

What the budget means for you

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
The first budget of the Turnbull government will impact financial services companies operating right across the Australian wealth creation value chain from the largest institutions right down to smallest independent advice firms. Treasurer Scott Morrison's ...