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Blockchain will boost company value: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
Using blockchain technology to allow e-voting at annual general meetings would likely increase overall company value, latest research from the University of Wollongong shows. Research conducted by University of Wollongong deputy vice chancellor Alex ...

The Fed's aware of building imbalances

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
Watching Wall Street break one record high after another make it very tempting to join the herd or raise allocation of US equities in portfolios. There's the fear of missing out (FOMO) and then there's the shorts that, time and again in the current ...

Financial Synergy founder launches new firm

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
The founder of Financial Synergy has partnered with some of Australia's leading actuaries to launch a new business aimed at tackling the ongoing retirement income and longevity risk problem. David Orford's new venture, Optimum Pensions, is rolling out ...

Lapse rates review anxiety unfounded: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
Anxiety around ASIC's life insurance policy lapse rates review among financial advisers is "misplaced" as only the most serious misconduct would result in severe penalties, a senior official said. ASIC senior executive leader of the financial advisers ...

Treasury rolls out ASIC industry funding fee paper

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
The Treasury has released its consultation paper for the specific costs ASIC aims to recover from entities the regulator supervises. These costs will include fees for document compliance reviews, licence applications or variations, applications for ...

SSGA dismisses ETF bubble concerns

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
State Street Global Advisors US head of capital markets David LaValle believes the concerns regarding ETFs causing valuation distortions in equity markets are founded in some fundamental misunderstandings about these investment vehicles. Speaking as ...

New advice firm taps young professional market

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
Spend less and save more is a popular New Year's resolutions, but research shows less than 10% of people actually stick to it. Former Zurich risk strategist Jessica Brady and former Macquarie associate director and business development manager Glen ...

RG97 to shine a light on passive strategies: Aberdeen Standard

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
RG97 will likely demonstrate some passive investment vehicles aren't quite as cheap as people believe, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments head of Australian fixed income Nicholas Bishop. Speaking at a media briefing in Sydney, Bishop suggested ...

Netwealth lists on ASX

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
Netwealth was admitted to the ASX's official list following its successful initial public offering. Debuting on the ASX at midday, Netwealth's fully paid ordinary shares commenced trading on a conditional and deferred settlement basis with normal trading ...

Inconsistency, communication top adviser bugbears

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
Advisers should be mindful of consistently carrying out processes and procedures for all clients or risk getting caught out, warns an industry expert. This is a common pitfall and an important message MiQ Private Wealth partner Lisa Weissel is sharing ...