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Early super release consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
... access super earlier than anticipated. Funds may also be released early to prevent foreclosure of a mortgage or exercise of a power of sale over a member's principal place of residence; or to pay for expenses associated with a dependant's death, funeral ...

BTFG head of platforms to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
... Financial Group's head of platforms is leaving the business. A spokesperson for the group confirmed the resignation of Kelly Power, wishing her the best of luck in her next chapter. "We thank Kelly for the outstanding contribution she has made to our ...

Down, down business conditions are down

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
... run average. And it shouldn't be. While higher wages increase companies' cost burden, it also raises consumers' spending power that'll go into greater purchases of businesses' products and services. The fresh update on consumer confidence (released as ...

America is full

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... are not. Could it be because workers aren't expecting inflation to pick-up and so, aren't using their enhanced bargaining power to push for higher wages? Inflation expectations - as measured by the yield differential between nominal US Treasuries and ...

REST rolls out its millennial pitch

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... tells users about rewards for taking positive actions towards their superannuation, utilising technology from LivePerson to power an industry-first real time messaging function. REST Industry Super chief operating officer Andrew Howard said the technology ...

HESTA wins big at AIST awards

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... innovative education campaigns to improving back office processes, it's clear that profit-to-member funds have embraced the power of data," she said. "A key theme in this year's awards has been the funds' growing use of data to develop tailored communications ...

AFCA, key housing bills passed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... Credit and Investments Ombudsman (CIO) and the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) - into a 'one-stop-shop' and has the power to award redress above values currently permitted under the existing schemes. "Given the crucial role of the financial ...

Fixed income specialist wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... perceives. It is fantastic to see forward thinking institutional multi-managers like Alpha Fund Managers appreciating the power of in-depth credit research in places like Asia." Premium China Funds Management has three other actively managed funds: Premium ...

Australia braces for Amazon impact

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... launch will offer consumers convenience, superior price comparison and more efficient product searching. "Its purchasing power exceeds that of almost every other competitor in the world. And its required return on capital in its retail business appears ...

Government superannuation bills will stand despite Royal Commission: O'Dwyer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
The inclusion of superannuation in the Royal Commission into banks and the broader financial services sector will not delay any proposed or announced policy initiatives on super, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer has confirmed. ...