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Hands off super: SMSFA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... changes, especially changes to taxation settings, to allow members to have confidence in the system and make long-term savings plans," SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said. "To achieve this critical outcome for the system, it's imperative ...

BNP Paribas AM acquires fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... Paribas saying the digital revolution has transformed client expectations when it comes to discussing their financial savings plans with investment advisers. "This has led to a major rethink of the customer experience across all client segments, and ...

Citi expands Australian wealth business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
Citi will treble its Australian wealth management business by 2020, announcing plans to rapidly expand its client base and increase staff by more than 100 over the next three years. The firm is focusing on meeting the needs of Australia's rapidly growing ...

Aussie super funds increase world ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... Australia (both 16). Defined benefit (DB) assets increased by 5.6% in 2016, compared to 9.6% for Defined Contribution (DC) plans, 3.9% for reserve funds and an increase of 2.9% for hybrid funds. Top 10 pension funds (US$ millions) Rank Fund Market Total ...

Group insurance premium arrangements unclear: ISWG

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... profits at the expense of super members. They are commonly used by larger super funds, as well as in corporate or employer plans within super funds. In the report concerns were also raised about how conflicts of interest are managed and inappropriate ...

APRA issues warning to underperforming super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... the use of reserves come under more scrutiny. Policies and procedures to establish, implement, monitor and review business plans, and the achievement of strategic objectives, were also proposed. "RSE licensees are expected to operate in a manner that ...

Former super fund chief executive takes overseas role

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... ceremony last week. "Nambawan Super has undergone a period of transformation over the last four years. We have ambitious plans for where we think the fund should further develop and grow, in terms of redefining the services it can provide to its members ...

Advice at any age will enhance retirement: Sunsuper

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... fund retirement, and less than 40% say they are likely to add additional funds to their super today. When questioned on plans for super upon retirement, 36% said they would consider opening an income account to take out regular payments and 42% said ...

US$4.1 billion infrastructure debt fundraising secured

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... new markets such as Korea, where we raised more than US$300 million, and Canada where some of the country's large pension plans invested in our strategy for the first time. Japanese investors, early adopters of infrastructure debt as an investment strategy ...

APRA puts super funds on notice

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... the use of reserves come under more scrutiny. Policies and procedures to establish, implement, monitor and review business plans, and the achievement of strategic objectives, have also been proposed. "RSE licensees are expected to operate in a manner ...