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More clarity needed in key person risk management: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... that 'people are our most important asset' so often that it has almost become cliched. Yet the reality is that for the majority of companies today, a significant portion of company value is deeply connected to its people. That is, the value created through ...

BNP Paribas AM acquires fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... Paribas Asset Management is adding digital advisory services to enhance the digitalisation of its distributors, buying a majority stake in a Belgian fintech. Gambit Financial Solutions is now the preferred partner for all current and future robo-advisory ...

Why ASIC delayed RG97

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... implement ASIC's disclosure reforms, adding: "We want to ensure the industry is successful in its implementation." While the majority of reforms will be implemented across the industry by the end of this year, certain operational cost requirements will ...

Retirement village receives super fund boost

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... and manager of retirement villages throughout the east coast of Australia is poised for further expansion following a majority equity investment from an industry superannuation fund. First State Super, manager of $85 billion in retirement savings, elected ...

Latin America: the best-kept investment secret

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... five years. Governments are expected to invest more than US$300 billion during this period, with Mexico contributing the majority. A burgeoning real estate market, comprising about 14.3 million square metres, was also noted for its relatively high levels ...

Australian Unity milestones underscore 2017 growth

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... billion, while operating costs sagged by 19.5%, largely because of costs associated with integrating Home Care NSW. The majority of Australian Unity's assets are held in the wealth business - $973.4 billion as at 30 June 2017 - followed by independent ...

Australian Ethical sees 34pct member surge

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... Australian Ethical based on our proven track record of performance and our strong ethical credentials," he said. The majority (63.3%) of Australian Ethical's FUM comes from direct applications to its super fund - the remainder is split between managed ...

Small licensees are PI insurance compliant: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
The majority of small Australian financial services licensees are meeting professional indemnity (PI) insurance obligations, according to an ASIC investigation. ASIC's review included 56 small AFS licensees with 20 or less authorised representatives ...

Financial services leaders push for marriage equality

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... feel comfortable and equal in their workplace and their lives." "Marriage equality will not change anything for the vast majority of Australians, however will make a profound difference to the status and dignity of many," Middleton said. The move comes ...

The future lies in wellness: WSSA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... respondents indicated they were not prepared for the future, and 91% said their finances were out of control. More broadly, the majority of those in the highest financial wellness category ("superstars") were financially advised (56.6%). "We know employees ...