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Climate risk underappreciated: BlackRock

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
All investors should incorporate climate change awareness into their portfolios, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII), who believes climate factors have been underappreciated and underpriced. In a new Global Insights Report titled "Adapting ...

IQ Group expands Australian presence

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2016
Superannuation and wealth management consultant, IQ Group, has appointed two new hires to the newly created role of managing principal. Regina Ugarte and Stuart Conboy have stepped into the new role which will match service opportunities creation to ...

ASFA names KPMG partner as new CEO

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2016
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has named its new chief executive to take over from Pauline Vamos, who stepped down in July after nine years with the industry body. Dr. Martin Fahy, who is currently a partner in management ...

New platform allows super funds to share data with partners

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016
... retain their members and assist in finding new prospects. "MarketSuite Alliance gives super funds an unprecedented level of insight into both their member base, and the customer base of their business partners. By way of example, Ludowyke said a gym ...

Bridges advice head resigns

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2016
... advisers and their clients has helped Bridges and IOOF focus on putting the client first. His leadership and strategic insight has built a platform from which Bridges will continue to build upon in the coming years," said Mota. Taking over the reins ...

Digital advice an economic problem

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2016
An industry consultant believes superannuation funds banking on superior technology solutions or digital advice programs to deliver a competitive advantage should rethink their strategy. Adviser Network chief executive Duncan McPherson said super funds ...

Telstra Super appoints financial planning EGM

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016
Telstra Super recently appointed an executive general manager to lead its financial planning team, signifying the corporate superannuation fund's ongoing commitment to advice services. Joining Telstra Super as its new financial planning EGM is Stephen ...

Majority of Australians without financial plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... the motivators and barriers to a better financial future. This research will in turn allow FPA members to gain a deeper insight into their clients' mindsets and plan accordingly," De Gori said. From the research four distinct financial personality types ...

Robeco appoints sales manager from Goldman Sachs

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
Robeco Australia has appointed a new regional sales manager. Sam Besley joins Robeco's Melbourne office from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he was a key account manager. Prior to that, he was a business development manager at Fidelity Worldwide ...

Read the data not the Fed's lips

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
... but the ex-Fed Chairman) - perhaps because he's been away from the job shorter than his predecessor -- provides a better insight and advice: "In general, with policymakers sounding more agnostic and increasingly disinclined to provide clear guidance ...