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New framework for in-house investing

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016
The Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) has developed a framework for superannuation funds and other asset owners to implement in-house investment management. The framework is included in CIFR's latest research which argues members ...

Market confidence marches in March

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016
"Do you know where you're going to... Where are you going to Do you know?" - Diana Ross, 'Theme from Mahogany" Last week was another good week for equity markets with most major benchmark indices finishing with green lights blinking brightly. Has the ...

NAB supports ex-adviser ban

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016
NAB has come out in support of ASIC's decision to ban one of its former advisers for five years. ASIC said that Gerard McCormack engaged in "misleading and deceptive conduct between June and July 2013, when he was a NAB adviser." Specifically, McCormack ...

With pretty numbers like these, who needs a rate cut?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016
At the time of this writing, the A$ is fetching around US$0.7350 - after appreciating from US$0.7175 to US$0.7295 after the National Statistician released the Australian economy's scorecard that showed much higher growth than expected in the last quarter ...

New how-to guide for ESG reporting

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
The Financial Services Council and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors believe 13% of ASX 200 companies currently fail to provide meaningful information on sustainability factors and a further 17% provide only basic information. In turn ...

ASIC cracks down on "independent" AFSLs

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
ASIC has requested that three Australian financial services licensees "remove or amend" claims about their independence. Wilson HTM, iSelect Life and Citywide Insurance Brokers and Financial Planners have complied with ASIC's request after the regulator ...

Another standout economic performance

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
This was totally uncalled for particularly for those "experts" still calling for the Australian Reserve Bank (RBA) to cut interest rates again - with some expecting another 25bps shaved off the official cash rate (currently at 2.0%) as early as May. ...

First State Super announces new custodian

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016
First State Super has announced it is appointing State Street to provide custodial services at the $52 billion industry superannuation fund. State Street will now provide master custody, investment administration and custody ancillary services, and ...

Nikko AM hires chief risk management officer

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016
Nikko Asset Management has appointed a new chief risk management officer. Based in the Tokyo office, Mark de Vries will have responsibility for the governance of risk and related opportunities, encompassing investment risk management and enterprise ...

Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund added to Asgard

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016
The Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund has been added to Asgard's eWrap platform. The Real Income Fund aims to provide an attractive income stream with natural inflation protection by investing in a blend of A-REITs, listed infrastructure and ...