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SuperGuard360 gives SMSF trustees greater protection

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2016
... compound the problem, as SMSF members are also trustees of their funds they are not regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). This means they do not have the same protection and assistance as other super funds if things go wrong. ...

Aussie investors list operational alpha among top priorities

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2016
The global head of Bloomberg Asset and Investment Manager believes Australian investors are seeking both new and non-traditional asset classes as a priority to generate income and alpha increases. Recently appointed Bloomberg AIM global head Steve Ioannou ...

Elders transformation brings new light to the group

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2016
... the group using iPads and FaceTime to complement their traditional face-to-face offerings. "With all the legislation, regulation that's coming through it's going to be an interesting time for dealer groups and I'm really conscious that we have needed ...

Sponsored adviser survey: two chances to win $500 prize

... coping with an increasingly challenging environment with regard to technology, product selection, communication and regulation. There is a cash prize of $500 for the two most insightful answers. Are you spending your time on the aspects of your business ...

Fidante manager closes $400m industrial water fund

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
... executive Nick Wood said: "Demand for outsourced water treatment services is being driven by increasing government regulation of discharged water and by water scarcity. "In certain regions, industrial businesses are increasingly concerned that they cannot ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
... reinforcing the ability of firms to draw on their own liquidity buffers." "The FPC supported the position of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to allow insurance companies to use the flexibility in Solvency II regulations to recalculate transitional ...

Admin, compliance restricting business growth

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2016
... and strategic decisions," Lembit said. "We need to work with advisers, clients and the industry to ensure admin and regulation don't limit the time advisers spend in conversation with clients. That is high quality time and makes advisers more effective ...

Banks will always take more risk: APRA exec

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016
... constantly facing scrutiny over risk management and industry culture. Speaking at the Centre for International Finance and Regulation banking research showcase recently, APRA executive general manager policy Charles Littrell said "banks can always take ...

NZ Super seeks factor investing strategies

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016
... improving its diversification; and optimising its portfolio to account for "disruptive" themes such as technology, regulation and climate change. It also recently purchased two New Zealand dairy farms, both in Canterbury, bringing its total portfolio ...

APRA outlines plans to refocus Appointed Actuary role

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed improvements for the Appointed Actuary role within insurance companies. The Appointed Actuary is a mandatory position insurers must have to provide independent, expert advice to boards ...