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Cyber security not just an IT problem: ASIC

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016

... occur. "We don't think it's a case of if there's a breach we think it's when there's a breach. We expect firms to be planning for that, asking what are the scenario testing and how are you going to be complying with your legal obligations. "As a regulator ...

Industry fund expands investment team by 74pct

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016

... board recently approved the new investment strategy, something which executive Kristian Fok and his team have been planning for months. Three overarching investment themes will now drive the $34 billion fund, including: taking advantage of the long-term ...

Funeral bonds on the minds of advisers

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016

... investment plan that solely accumulates funds towards the cost of one's funeral expenses. "The true value of pre-planning for funeral expenses shouldn't be underestimated, particularly in a nation with a growing population of grey nomads with a well-earned ...

State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016

... three years. CEDA has identified 10 areas where action needs to be taken. "Key policy actions range from long term planning for infrastructure development and removing unnecessary regulation to initiatives to reduce the cost of childcare and the high ...

Advisers beware the uncomfortable truth of the ageing brain

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016

... there isn't the same stigma attached," said SSGA. "For most investors, however, there is psychological resistance to planning for cognitive decline, triggered by personal and potentially deep-seated issues, such as a fear of losing independence." Investors ...

PIMCO Income fund launched in Australia

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016

... stream with limited volatility, and is an attractive addition to our existing range of solutions, particularly those planning for retirement." The fund received an introductory rating of "Recommended" from both Lonsec and Zenith and is available through ...

Australians letting their retirement down: report

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016

... said. Suncorp's research also found Generation Y was about three times more likely than Gen X to feel the pressure of planning for retirement before they reach 30-years-old. Almost a fifth of the 2008 survey participants said they didn't know how to ...

Aussie income managers underperforming

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016

Investors planning for retirement have been warned to stick to fundamentals in the wake of new data showing Australian equity fund managers with an income objective have delivered below-market returns in recent years. Income funds covered by Lonsec ...

HUB24 hires regional manager from BT

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016

... activities in South Australia and Victoria. Prior to joining HUB24, Newman was BT Financial Group's head of financial planning for WA, SA and NT. He also held a number of roles across the wealth management and banking industry, including general manager ...

Australians putting off retirement planning

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2016

... the volatile share market and the complex terminology used in superannuation, and this makes long-term financial planning for individuals a rather precarious occupation," Morris finished.

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Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO

Australian superannuation funds are increasingly turning to digital advice tools to bridge the longstanding gap between members needs and access to affordable financial guidance, according to executives at wealth technology Bravura Solutions.

Musk's $106bn fundamental-defying IPO lands on Nasdaq

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

SpaceX has raised US$75 billion ($106.8bn) in the biggest-ever stock market debut, valuing Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company at US$1.77 trillion.

Quinbrook appoints Australian lead

VINNY VUCAGO

Energy transition infrastructure investor Quinbrook has appointed Tim Horneman as region leader for Australia, formalising his responsibility for the firm's local investment activities and business operations.

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief operating officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has joined C1 Capital Group as chief investment and operating officer.

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