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Doubts over Link bid for Pillar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... says it lacks the demonstrated track record of servicing larger funds, while the likes of OneVue and smaller providers are not considered viable alternatives due to a lack of scale and track record. The ACCC also discusses the barriers to entry in the ...

Super engagement strategies still misfiring

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... trust around super especially if a member feels they were introduced to their fund unfairly, e.g., an employer who they may not trust chose it for them without consultation. The report also highlights conundrums many super funds face when trying to communicate ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
Australia consumer sentiment The Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment improved to 102.4 in October, up by 1.1% from September's 101.4 reading. October's figure is the third straight month of improving sentiment after the index hit ...

ASIC finds life claim rates wildly inconsistent

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... for claims handling; and third, that dispute resolution frameworks be similarly strengthened. While specific insurers were not identified, Kell said that following the establishing of a public claims reporting framework, consumers will have periodic ...

Buffett fires back at Trump tax claims

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... federal income tax. The property mogul turned politician claimed Buffett and other businessmen used similar tactics. "He has not seen my income tax returns. But I am happy to give him the facts," Buffett said in a statement before giving full details ...

EM equities beating global indices: VanEck

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... Small to mid-cap companies offer strong performance opportunities because they are less developed, domestic demand driven but not necessarily more risky," he continued. "We believe emerging market companies are better positioned than previous years given ...

Legg Mason, AB funds highly recommended

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
The Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Trust and the AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund have received highly recommended ratings from Lonsec in the research house's latest review. Launched in 2011, the Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Trust ...

ASX responds to CFR regulatory expectations

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
The ASX has updated its Cash Equities Clearing and Settlement Code of Practice to align with new Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) policy statements. In March the Federal Government asked CFR to prepare the policy statements to ensure the right ...

New life code could go further: lawyer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... doesn't go far enough and is disappointing "on the whole." "The Code has many loopholes, exceptions and carve-outs and does not place enough clear and hard obligations on insurers. It falls short of reasonable community expectations about how insurers ...

Midwinter extends partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... adviser-entered platforms, member-entered platforms, traditional data fed platforms, and also platforms that have traditionally not provided data feeds to the industry. The ability to capture all of this disparate information in the one application allows ...