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Netwealth partners for new private label

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2016
... benefits of managed accounts to our clients are clear; far more proactive money management, a better tax outcome and lower fees. The feedback from our clients to date has been extremely positive, particularly around our ability to react quickly to changing ...

Robo is the adviser's new best friend

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016
... and firm profitability if advisers are prepared to evolve and reflect a new generation of clients. The combination of lower fees, greater transparency and a simplified user experience has driven the growth and interest in robo-advice. Such appeal has ...

Super objective crucial to Commission review

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... "developed a fair and balanced assessment framework for superannuation that makes it clear they expect reforms to deliver lower fees, product innovation and higher returns for consumers." "Consumers are right to expect improvements in superannuation ...

New IOOF funds receive 'recommended' rating

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... developed in response to adviser demand for a low-cost multi-manager solution. "In response to adviser appetite for lower fees, we've seen a shift in demand towards less active strategies. Our new range provides the best of both worlds - an easy, cost-competitive ...

Worst 'fat cat' funds have high fee diet

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2016
... three quarters (74%) of the Fat Cat Funds charge over 1.5% in fees. On the other hand 78% of Fit Cat Funds charge much lower fees ranging between 0.2% and 1.5%. The research shows a clear relationship between high fees and poor investment returns."

Adviser ETF survey winners announced

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016
... great entry level products, with about half suggesting an investment of $50,000 or less was a good starting point. Lower fees were ranked as the main benefit of using an ETF, while ease of administration and use as a strategic play was also high on advisers' ...

Fund assets surge while market shrinks: FSC/Morningstar

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
... Australia's fee competitiveness in the managed funds industry, with global equities trusts managed in Australia having 20% lower fees on average than other jurisdictions. Global property securities trusts were 12% lower, and emerging markets equities ...

Fees still an issue for alternatives: WTW

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2016
... carry, value, momentum, merger arbitrage - outside of the traditional hedge fund structure available for significantly lower fees and with much better alignment." The top 10 Australian managers are Macquarie Group, IFM Investors, AMP Capital (for both ...

Stockspot cuts robo-advice fees

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
... complex advice needs. They will receive the same quality of personalised investment recommendations but we consider lower fees will help them grow their savings faster and encourage more Australians to invest. "Stockspot was started to give Australians ...

Adviser commitment to tech relationships falling

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
... showed that planners are showing an increased focus on lowering costs through every aspect of their businesses, with lower fees becoming increasingly important to planners when selecting products. As a result technology providers must demonstrate value ...