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Popularity of annuity bonds set to soar

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2016
Indexed annuity bonds are expected to experience sales growth over the next 12 months as the reality of low interest rates and high volatility drives more investors to the asset class. FIIG Securities national manager of adviser services, Simon Michell ...

Top tips to kill your advice business

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016
Businesses are living organisms and they will die without nourishment, according to Kearney Group chief executive Paul Kearney. Speaking as part of a focus session at the 2016 AFA National Advisers Conference, Kearney took delegates through his top ...

AFA excellence in education award winner revealed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
The Association of Financial Advisers and Asteron Life have presented the 2016 AFA Excellence in Education Award this morning. Ascent Wealth Management's Stephen Nielsen was presented the award, while Steve Dobson of Mal Dobson & Associates was awarded ...

Howard: Bank scrutiny "strange"

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
The scrutiny of Australia's big four banks has been labelled "strange" by former Prime Minister John Howard, who heralded the institutions as one of four pillars that guided Australia through the Global Financial Crisis. Howard was the first plenary ...

Super guarantee of 12pct a mistake

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
Assuming that saving for retirement is synonymous with superannuation is a mistake according to the Grattan Institute. In its latest research paper the institute claims the assumption is also a trigger behind misguided plans to increase superannuation ...

IOOF chair to retire, director appointed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
IOOF has revealed its chair will retire at the company's annual general meeting in November and has appointed a new non-executive director. Dr Roger Sexton will retire from the IOOF board having spent 15 years as a director of IOOF and four years as ...

ING investment in digital to see 5800 job cuts

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
ING Group has announced it will be cutting 5800 jobs in Europe as the bank seeks to reduce costs and invest further in its digital transformation. Speaking at the ING Group Investor Day in Amsterdam, chief executive Ralph Hamers announced an investment ...

Invesco adds to property team

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2016
Invesco Real Estate (IRE) has appointed an acquisitions analyst to its Australian team. Louis O'Loughlin joined IRE's Sydney team on 26 September and will work closely with manager of acquisitions Tim Meurer and manager of investments Matt Starr. In ...

Future of advice to be shaped by the customer

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2016
The future of financial advice and happy medium between digital and face to face advice will be determined by the customer, according to general manager of advice partnerships at National Australia Bank, Ross Barnwell. Speaking with Financial Standard ...

Franklin Templeton fund receives ratings upgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2016
Lonsec has awarded the Franklin Templeton Global Aggregate Bond Fund a 'Highly Recommended' rating following its most recent fixed income sector review. The fund is a benchmark aware but flexible fixed income offering that allows investors to invest ...