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Super funds snap up local renewable asset

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
Two of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds have joined forces to purchase a South Australian wind farm capable of generating enough energy to power more than 140,000 homes each year. HESTA and First State Super have partnered with independent ...

Chief economist update: A penny saved, a penny not earned by the economy

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
"As this prudent economy, which some people call Saving, is in private families the most certain method to increase an estate, so some imagine that, whether a country be barren or fruitful, the same method if generally pursued (which they think practicable) ...

HUB24 upgrades distribution capabilities

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
The platform provider expanded its distribution team, hiring several business development managers and appointing a national team of training and relationship managers to support financial advisers. Former CommSec Adviser Services state manager Lydia ...

Fee changes at industry super fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
Fees for members of a $1.6 billion industry superannuation fund will change from 2020. Effective January 1, REI Super will change fees across a number of its options, according to a notice to members. Some options will see a fee cut, while fees on others ...

Regulators circle as scandal engulfs Westpac

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
APRA has put Westpac on notice; warning the disgraced bank could face fines and disqualification of senior directors and executives as it considers whether to launch legal action. APRA chair Wayne Byres told a parliamentary hearing on Monday that the ...

FASEA under pressure on managed accounts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority is under pressure to clarify its stance on all forms of managed accounts. FASEA chief executive Stephen Glenfield confirmed he has met with the Institute of Managed Account Professionals and is considering ...

Non-compliant personal advice rife at super funds: ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
Just 49% of the files looked at by ASIC as part of its review of financial advice provided by super funds were found to be compliant with best interests duty. Reviewing the personal advice provided by 21 super funds, ASIC's Report 639: Financial ...

Update on FASEA code guidance on the way

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority chief executive Stephen Glenfield has confirmed more guidance on the contested Code of Ethics is imminent. Speaking to Financial Standard at the FPA Professionals Congress, Glenfield confirmed FASEA is ...

First green bond ETF listed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
BetaShares has listed the first Diversified Bond ETF in Australia with a significant allocation to green bonds. The Sustainability Leaders Diversified Bond ETF - Currency Hedged (GBND) will track an index of green bonds issued by companies and governments ...

Tasplan chief to exit, merger confirmed

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
The chief executive of $10 billion Tasplan Super is set to exit the fund, as Tasplan and MTAA Super commit to merge on October 2020. Current Tasplan chief executive Wayne Davy will stay on until the merger date. However, starting next October, MTAA ...