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IOOF executive takes new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018
... Centrepoint community. "As an ASX-listed business that is not owned by a bank or insurance company and being a partner of choice for over 500 advice businesses, Centrepoint is uniquely placed to respond to the changes that are taking place in the advice ...

EU to offer cross-border pension scheme

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2018
... to establishing a cross-border pension scheme that operates under one jurisdiction and ultimately gives consumers more choice. The Pan-European Personal Pension product (PEPP) is a voluntary pension, aiming to give consumers more choice when saving for ...

Commercial property manager hires sales executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2018
... commercial real estate debt opportunities to international institutional investors. "MaxCap is an established lender of choice and provides access to sustainable risk-adjusted returns through a range of investment options depending on risk appetite and ...

FASEA issues adviser exam proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
... suitability of advice aligned to different consumer groups (20%). In terms of structure, FASEA is suggesting a mix of multiple choice and short answer questions. It would include a total of 75 questions, five of which would require written responses. ...

Advisers name top platform provider

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUL 2018
... Intelligence, IRESS and Temenos and Swiss-based Avaloq are among them, he said. Frustrated advisers will soon have more choice and it's up to the incumbents to see if they are ready for the challenge, Woods said. Investment Trends research released ...

Asset manager hires insto sales director

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2018
... been incredibly impressed with Legg Mason's unrelenting commitment to their clients. The clear focus on delivering choice by asset class, by investment capability and by delivery vehicle helps them stand out in a crowded market," Manonian said. She ...

CBA, ANZ told to clean up superannuation distribution

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
... community. ASIC investigated CBA's distribution of its Essential Super product and ANZ's distribution of its Smart Choice Super and Pension product (Smart Choice Super) through bank branches. It found that it was a "common practice" for the branches ...

Balanced portfolios better than chasing winners: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
A global investment manager believes asset classes move positions too quickly for investors wishing to jump on the coattails of a short-term winner. Latest research from Russell Investments finds Australian investors with long-term investment goals ...

Digital transformation challenges super funds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2018
... differentiated themselves despite not offering as many member services as established funds. "Australians now have a greater choice of funds that align with their values and lifestyle," he said. "Funds such as Spaceship offer their members a more evolved ...

PM Capital offers new LIC

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
... PTrackERS, is a specially-developed converting security. In seven years' time, PTrackERS security holders will have the choice to convert the security into either shares of the PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (PGF) or to redeem it based on NTA. ...