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Why it shouldn't be called impact investing

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
Sunsuper trustee director Michael Traill believes the industry has done itself a massive disservice by using the term "impact investing." Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment Conference, Traill suggested that ...

Canada economic growth changes gears

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... The unemployment rate dropped from 6.5% in June to 6.3% in July - its lowest level since October 2008. The labour market's link to consumer spending is palpable, with latest available data showing that retail sales expanded by 7.4% in the year to June ...

Aussie super funds increase world ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
Several Australian superannuation funds have been included in the ranks of the world's largest pension funds, recording a 9.1% increase in growth. Research provided by Willis Towers Watson shows that of 300 pension funds listed, 16 Australian funds ...

Group insurance premium arrangements unclear: ISWG

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... inappropriately," the report said. Among the proposed solutions, funds should have a premium adjustment mechanism policy in place and link to its insurance reserve policy. Premium adjustment mechanisms are an arrangement between super funds and insurers ...

Suitability: more than risk profiling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... well as their outlook on future performance should also be incorporated into the decision-making process. Correia said the link between these unique factors for each investor and how they change their behaviour and preferences over time in undeniable. ...

Advice key to living the dream

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... enough (37%), while 29% regret not investing enough or investing in the wrong things. "The research reveals a powerful data link between our nation's happiness, and financial planning. It's my hope we'll inspire more people with this research and the ...

Super engagement increases Link growth

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
About one-third of Link Group's revenue from its data services division now comes from digital products such as superannuation membership cards and mobile apps for members. The focus on superannuation fund member and employer engagement helped Link's ...

Housing affordability depresses confidence: Westpac

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... home super savers scheme and the residential downsizing incentives - may not reach Parliament before the end of the year (link story). Experts have also warned of the risks of unintended consequences to both superannuation and the housing market if the ...

Life insurers post mixed performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
Group disability income insurance has turned a corner for life insurers, recording strong earnings after years of mediocre performance, APRA's FY17 life insurance statistics show. Group disability income insurance contributed $152 million of profit ...

ASIC links previously banned adviser to court proceedings

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
A previously banned adviser has been added to ASIC's proceedings against Wealth and Risk Management and its related companies following a successful Federal Court application. Joshua Fuoco, owner of WRM and its related companies Yes FP and Jeca (trading ...