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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 ...

APRA cuts red tape on superannuation transfers

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2017
... the future. APRA noted a "wide variance in RSE structures" in regards to asset allocation and benefits across MySuper and choice products, emphasising that rate of return "should not, on its own, be used to assess the performance of an RSE licensee." ...

Government gives super system further makeover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... default insurance cover, something we support in preserving default insurance as a vital safety net whilst also providing choice." "Education for consumers around these measures, and the necessity of life insurance more broadly however is needed in our ...

Retirement income fund launches

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2017
... manager has re-entered the retirement income market through a multi-affiliate group, launching a fund which offers more choice in the competitive sector. Launching his own funds management firm in partnership with Copia Investment Partners, Jason Teh ...

Equity Trustees appointed RE for boutique

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2017
... trustee services, Harvey Kalman said Pentalpha is building a strong reputation since launching the fund. "It's an efficient choice for a boutique fund manager with a short history. Pentalpha have bought decades of expertise and experience with the additional ...

Government paves the way for open banking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017
... internationally competitive unless there are less barriers for challengers to enter the banking sector and provide greater choice for consumers," FinTech Australia chief executive Danielle Szetho said. Banks and industry groups including the ABA, CBA ...

Plum Super launches retirement product

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
... "Our absolute focus remains on helping our members enjoy their retirement and offering products that provide flexibility, choice, and support." Plum Retirement Income offers two different investment paths - Cultivator and Self Select - that cater to ...

JANA selects data solutions provider

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
... and business systems Kevin Pritchard said after considerable research into data management products, Curium was a clear choice due to its data management capability and ease of use. Curium Data Systems head of business development for APAC, Jason Warlond ...

Private Portfolio Managers launch SMAs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
Private Portfolio Managers will launch the first in a series of new separately managed account strategies on Powerwrap. Previously the boutique investment manager has exclusively offered individually managed accounts, but has broadened its managed accounts ...

Australian Ethical awarded industry fund mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
Australian Ethical will manage an industry superannuation fund's responsible investment option, totaling $128 million. The ethical investment and superannuation provider was appointed by Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund to manage ...