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MySuper progresses to MyRetirement

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016
The Federal Government is taking a leaf out of the MySuper playbook, suggesting Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement become MyRetirement products. Releasing a Treasury consultation paper on the development framework for CIPRs, Government Minister ...

Perpetual's Parkin resigns, successor named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016
... distinctive value investment process is readily transferable among high-calibre team members as their careers grow and progress." He also wished Parkin every success and acknowledged his significant contributions over his 11 years with the firm. Perpetual ...

ASIC approves world-first fintech exemptions

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
ASIC is delivering specific licensing exemptions for eligible fintech businesses, in a move the regulator described as a world-first. Under ASIC's new class waivers, fintech businesses will be able to test certain services without having to hold an ...

APAC multi-asset strategies receive tick

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
A global trading and wealth management technology provider is further endorsing the case for moving investment portfolios towards multi-asset strategies. In its latest research paper, Saxo Capital Markets shows significant performance improvements in ...

Australia dulled to gender diversity: AMP Capital

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
... addressing biases, champion benefits of diversity, providing equity opportunities and setting measurable targets and progress reporting. "For the pool of talented women to be developed and recognised, there needs to be a clear focus on pay parity and ...

New chair for National Seniors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
... the organisation's sustainability at the forefront of all decision-making and so paved the way for significant future progress," Guille said. "He is well respected across government, business and the not-for-profit sector and is known for his dedication ...

Database unlocks global infrastructure opportunities

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2016
... the globe. Project Pipeline will provide early stage visibility of potential projects and will track projects as they progress from conception to operation. At launch Australia, China, Columbia, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand and Uruguay have joined the ...

Life insurance commissions bill passes lower house

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
Significant changes to life insurance commissions for advisers from 2018 are almost a reality following The Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016 passing in the House of Representatives. Should the legislation also ...

AMP Capital senior manager joins CFS

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... risks and opportunities, while also providing transparency on how its manages ESG considerations, and to disclosing the progress made on these initiatives," the spokesperson said. Colonial First State head of investments Scott Tully said: "We are increasing ...

CBA, Westpac put spotlight on financial exclusion

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... Westpac can make the greatest contribution to financial inclusion in Australia. It brings together the work already in progress across Westpac Group, as well as setting out the specific priorities that will guide our initiatives over the next twelve ...