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Pillar sold to Mercer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016
... costs and help funds get closer to members. For this reason we have invested heavily in our people capability, process innovation and technologies to ensure we are ready for these opportunities," Walsh said. Walsh hinted Mercer's larger actuarial and ...

Robo is the adviser's new best friend

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016
... typically focused on retirement solutions and legacy planning, and the next generation of clients, who are looking for innovation and flexibility from advisers," Parkin said. "To meet these shifting demands, robo-advice can be scalable and there can ...

Winston Capital expands west

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
Western Australia and South Australia are set to rival the eastern states when it comes to growth and innovation in the financial services industry, according to Winston Capital. The funds management distribution firm is opening a new office in Perth ...

Super objective crucial to Commission review

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... 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 fees and services, however ...

OneVue hires former YBR wealth CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... worked with Connie and the team at OneVue during the last five years and have experienced first-hand their talent. Innovation is in their DNA and their culture is genuinely partnership based, internally and externally. "The business is solid and growing ...

Do super funds hold AAA rating key?

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
... that's really bad news." This reduction in productivity growth reduces business investment, he said. "If there isn't innovation, the incentive to put in new capital falls. So you've had historically low business investment in all the developed countries ...

Bankwest appoints new MD

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
... Narev said: "Rowan is a values-driven and people focused leader. This, coupled with his expertise in technology and innovation, make him the ideal person to lead Bankwest. Under Rowan's leadership, we remain committed to investing in Bankwest's unique ...

SelectingSuper announces super fund of the year

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
... Super and Hannover Life Re. Among specialised categories, CareSuper was presented the Long Term Performance Award; the Innovation Award for Millennial Superannuation went to Suncorp Everyday Super for Business; the Investment Leadership award winner ...

Australian private equity driving M&A

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
... technology, will continue to grow due to increased capital availability and support courtesy of the Australian Government's innovation agenda, offering private equity funds a strong pipeline of potential investments."

Smart beta performs in Aussie equities

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2016
... for the September quarter shows a wide range of outcomes in the past 12 months but what becomes clear is that while innovation and a coherent investment philosophy counts in the development of smart beta products, so does performance. The VanEck Vectors ...