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Robo-advice on the rise but no replacement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018
... warriors. When things go awry, we like to know we can call in the experts or head somewhere for the advice we need to finish the job. Surely this applies even more-so to something as important as our hard earned savings," she said. "Surely our investment ...

DigitalX launches crypto-heavy fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... from 1998 to 2001. He was also the Caledonia Asia Fund's chief Investment officer from 2010 to 2012. The investment team's job will include advising on legal jurisdiction constraints for ICOs. Grange Capital representative Boutique Capital has been appointed ...

Industry fund invests $100 million in renewable energy

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
One of Australia's largest superannuation funds acquired a $100 million stake in a renewable energy portfolio as part of a co-investment with a Dutch fund. Cbus and the Dutch Infrastructure Fund will hold 80.1% of the investment portfolio known as Bright ...

FASEA consultation could sway retirement outcomes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 APR 2018
... Cooper said the super system needs to be modernised to effectively manage the pension phase. "It's doing the first part of its job, allowing people to accumulate assets through their working lives, with typical household super wealth at retirement in ...

Two industry funds merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2018
... the mutual finance sector, is currently on the hunt for a new chief executive. Anthony Rodwell-Ball departed from the top job on 31 March 2018 and general manager of operations Laura Wright takes over until a permanent successor is named. The merger ...

Executive pay structure still fuels risk-taking: APRA

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2018
... executives in a way that encourages risk-taking and undermines long-term financial health - but RSE licensees may be doing a better job than their peers, APRA said today. The findings follow a seven-month review APRA undertook last year to gauge how ...

How much do you need to feel financially free?

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
... up 9% over last year - to turn around their life financially. However, the figure swings depending on where you live, your job, your level of education as well as gender, age and marital status. New South Wales residents said they would need a windfall ...

Chief economist update: Caught in the crossfire

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
Isn't Australia part of the lucky group of countries (that include the EU, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea) US President Donald Trump, in all his benevolence, graciously granted exemptions (albeit, temporarily) from his protectionist ...

Chief economist update: Just a hiccup in a rising trend

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
Consumers may not be good at predicting Wall Street's direction but they sure do impact overall economic growth. While renewed market volatility continue to put Wall Street to task, Main Street is taking the goings-on in America - fiscal and monetary ...

Commonwealth Bank parts with Narev-era executives

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2018
... successor. Chief information officer and group executive enterprise services David Whiteing is leaving after four years in the job. He joined the bank in July 2014. He also contributed to the executive committee's efforts to build a more innovative culture ...