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Zurich hires risk strategy specialist, retains OnePath brand

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2018
... helped us make excellent progress with a reasonably complex transaction," Bailey said. He added advisers are demanding more choice not less. "The OneCare product range is well established and well regarded by customers and advisers alike, and we plan ...

SMSFs ceding ground to direct investors in the ETF market

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... looking to invest their money outside of term deposits and individual stocks, with ETFs being the investment product of choice for this generation." He added: "The combination of the historically low interest rate environment in Australia and low levels ...

Australia ticks boxes for ultra-high-net-worth individuals

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
Despite numerous initiatives to curb foreign investment, Australia is still a destination of choice for ultra-wealthy investors, according to Knight Frank's wealth report. Australia is the third most-preferred global destination for the world's ultra-high-net-worth ...

AMP introduces SMA range

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... and products including MyNorth, North, Summit and iAccess. It provides financial advisers and their clients with greater choice. The range will also be expanded throughout the year to include direct access to equity investments. Constructed and managed ...

Chief economist update: Next move in rates will likely be up, but it's not certain

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2018
... wages growth), rising utility costs, decreasing disposable income and dwindling savings, the Australian consumer has no choice but to cut back on spending..." Add to this the increased volatility on Wall Street and Trump's foray into protectionism and ...

Fundraise like a RockStar

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
... Chisel classic, 'Bow River'. She also took out the Perpetual Best Female Artist award. Other 2017 winners were: People's Choice Award: Nikki Shepherd (Ironbark), John Farnham's 'You're the Voice' Challenger Band Choice Award: Heena Geronimo (Profusion) ...

NPP to take super by storm: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
Research from CBA and KPMG Australia shows the New Payments Platform (NPP) can save the superannuation industry time and millions of dollars each year. Launched in February, the NPP is able to settle transactions in real-time. The time it takes to top ...

Legg Mason affiliate divests tobacco, cluster bombs

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... which will see the two launching a suite of active exchange-traded funds on the ASX. Sowerby said BetaShares was an obvious choice for collaboration, given its track record of growth, broad range of funds and sales and marketing capabilities. He added ...

TelstraSuper appoints strategy lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018
TelstraSuper is welcoming a new head of strategy and project delivery, joining from a $1.5 billion retail fund. The corporate superannuation fund confirmed Guild Retirement Fund's head of customer engagement, David Frost will commence in the new role ...

Employers of choice work to close super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018
... recognised for commitment to gender equality in the workplace. First State Super and TAL have been named as Employers of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). First State chief executive Michael Dwyer said: "The impact ...