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Australia's super assets fastest growing: WTW

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... years from 68.7% to 41.1% in 2017. "The challenges faced by pension funds are complex. Our research suggests that pension plans must consider and address several key issues, such as: regulation; changes in the available investment universe; new investment ...

Natixis IM appoints insto sales director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018
... one of the fastest growing global markets for asset management over the coming years, forming a cornerstone of the firm's plans for strategic growth. "Chris' depth of experience will help connect local Australian institutions to our global network of ...

Older Aussies failing to account for longevity risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018
Only half of Australia's over-50s have made financial plans in anticipation of living longer, according to National Seniors Australia. A new report shows while 85% of over-50s surveyed are aware their life expectancy at age 65 has increased by about ...

TAL strengthens group life business development team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018
... CommInsure. TAL general manager of group insurance Jenny Oliver said the appointment is vital to its business development plans for 2018 given Larkin's extensive experience in dealing with its industry partners. "Her deep understanding of our partners' ...

TAL enhances adviser learning hub

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018
... workshops or masterclasses and our new online learning management system will make it easier for advisers to keep their learning plans in one place, with a learning dashboard where they can track their progress," he said. The academy registered more ...

Fortnum manager becomes planning coach

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
A financial planning industry veteran is joining a specialist coaching firm with plans to expand the planning arm of the national business. Joining Slipstream Coaching is Phil Little. He has more than 30 years' financial services experience and most ...

Chief economist update: The angel in the details

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2018
... "the effects are rippling through corner offices and boardrooms, with companies large and small dusting off once-shelved plans, re-evaluating existing projects and exploring new investment in factories and equipment". What caused the US economy to slow ...

Lack of advice costing women in retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2018
... career breaks are costing women at least $160,000 in superannuation. Females are 30% less likely to make any superannuation plans for a career break, despite being most likely to plan a break, the survey found. The loss is potentially heightened for ...

Netwealth signals managed account growth, business upgrades

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018
Investment platform netwealth plans to expand its retail and private label managed account service in the first half of 2018, adding models and strategies for different client segments and life stages. This is one of several commitments from the ASX-listed ...

International automotive alliance launches new VC fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is launching a new corporate venture capital fund. Alliance Ventures, in which the alliance plans to invest up to US$1 billion - starting with $200 million in year one - is targeted at fostering development in mobility ...