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In-house investment bears fruit for AustralianSuper

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017
AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk has flagged expanding the fund's internal investment team to manage more than half of its rapidly growing asset base. Australia's largest superannuation fund has previously said it is aiming to manage between ...

No age limit on great advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2017
... financial advisers of all ages to apply for the AFA Rising Star Award, saying there is a misbelief that it only seeks to recognise young advisers. Speaking to Financial Standard, ANZ Wealth head of sales Don Sillar said there is often confusion that ...

Government gives super system further makeover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... easier options to do so." Maurice Blackburn Lawyers also support the opt-out life insurance system, saying the reforms "recognise that a simpler process is needed for when people wish to make changes to their default insurance cover, something we support ...

Ignition Wealth begins European expansion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2017
Ignition Wealth is opening in the Republic of Ireland with a view to expand further into Europe. Ignition Wealth chief executive Mark Fordree said the advice firm recognises a strong correlation between its technology and capabilities and the Irish ...

Responsible investment continues to gain acceptance among investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
A growing acceptance of responsible investment by millennials, women, affluent investors and institutional investors is moving the approach from being considered niche and product-specific to one which has broader appeal among global institutional and ...

Cbus slashes insurance premiums

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
... early, we have moved to reduce their default insurance costs from $7.16 per week to $2.68," Atkin said. "These changes recognise the different needs of our members at different stages in their lives with a focus on ensuring they've got the cover they ...

Self-awareness, adaptability key for asset owners

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... diversity and how biases in investment decision-making settings are more numerous and deeply embedded than investors readily recognise. Using diversity effectively can help in reducing the impact of biases, the report said. Another key finding is that ...

AFA executive joins standards board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
... having the APFinSA's Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner designation formally recognised. The APFinSA will also recognise the EFPA's professional designation. "The MOU will effectively extend the global footprint of the FChFP designation and demonstrates ...

HESTA calls for access to super for family violence victims

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
Industry super fund HESTA is calling on the Federal Government to change the rules and allow family violence victims and survivors access to their superannuation. The fund, along with others in the community sector including Financial Counselling Australia ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... product." "Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners for all of their hard work. Financial Standard is proud to recognise and honour this years' award recipients for their exceptional achievements and resolute commitment to the financial advice ...