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Big tech leads fintech optimism

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... which "may become the dominant model for the delivery of financial services." The report points to the rise of customer choice and the profound implications on the design and distribution of products, meaning companies will be forced to shift roles. ...

Suitability: more than risk profiling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
Financial advisers relying solely on psychometric risk tolerance assessments when determining suitable investments for clients must think again, according to risk profiling specialists Oxford Risk. While risk tolerance tools are a great first step ...

New ethical advice certification will drive consumer trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON AND DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
... superannuation statements next time to see how much you've been charged for 'advice' through the year - most Australians have had no choice but to pay for 'advice' whether we take it, need it, know it, value it or don't," Stackpool said. "Many of the ...

Hedging strategies protecting members' assets: NAB

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... 'others' to making the investment decisions for them. Super funds are also increasingly hedging at the member investment-choice level as well as the whole-of-fund level, and for many, FX forwards remain the dominant product for hedging. Demand for of ...

First home super scheme may not make it to parliament in 2018

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2017
... Scheme (FHSSS), residential downsizing incentives, closing of the superannuation guarantee loophole, and the expansion of choice, consumer power, and increased transparency are nowhere to be seen. The spring sitting session of parliament is scheduled ...

Melbourne to host SMSF expo

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... said the expo is an exciting concept, especially as more people will opt for an SMSF as their superannuation vehicle of choice in the coming years. It's critical that people with an SMSF or those considering setting up a fund to explore the market fully ...

UniSuper brings investment option in-house

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
UniSuper, the $60 billion fund for Australia's higher education and research sector, is appointing an active strategy for its once passively managed environmental investment option. Under this important shift management of the Global Environmental Opportunities ...

Discretionary trusts crackdown short-sighted

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017
The Labor government's proposed crackdown on discretionary trusts is "short-sighted" and "anti-family" given the broader tax system isn't operating on a level playing field, an industry expert says. In response to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten proposing ...

Australian Unity launches funeral bond

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2017
Australian Unity has launched a funeral bond that gives investors flexible investment choices outside of the traditional capital protection or guaranteed options. The FuneralPlan Bond's conservative investment option is designed for investors wanting ...

Grant Thornton appoints private wealth head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017
... based in Brisbane. Draydon will be responsible for growing the offering, working to secure the firm standing as adviser of choice for high net worth investors, particularly families. Grant Thornton chief executive Greg Keith said the appointment marks ...