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SMSFs ramp up trading in turbulent markets

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015
... "dispels the myth that SMSFs are conservative investors." When comparing SMSF trustees with other retail investors, CommSec analysis found that individual funds trade equities twice as much as other investors. "Many people often view SMSF accounts as ...

No change to super tax subsidy measure

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015
... been unable to rule against the current TES methodology. The Committee has nevertheless recommended further research and analysis. "It is also important to remember that it is only a starting point for analysis," it said. But its comments on the superannuation ...

TH Real Estate appoints head of research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2015
... businesses, and will contribute to the company's global research function by delivering national sector and local market analysis and forecasts. Tan will also contribute to the development of portfolio strategy for existing and new funds, using both ...

Retirees should draw on home equity: Productivity Commission

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 1 DEC 2015
... than draw down on their wealth and it is "a surprising tale of precautionary saving." A commission initiated survey and analysis of older Australians housing preferences showed older Australians have a strong preference to 'age in place' and access in-home ...

PIMCO launches new digital platform

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 1 DEC 2015
... intend to provide greater access to PIMCO's global and local investment solutions, intellectual capital and investment analysis, which are the core of our approach to delivering consistent risk adjusted returns to PIMCO's clients." The launch of the ...

Retail super members gouged by $7.1bn: ISA

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 1 DEC 2015
... hold its final debate on the superannuation trustee governance bill. ISA chief executive David Whiteley said the latest analysis is more evidence of the conflicted nature of bank-owned super funds and "their vertically-integrated business model, which ...

Robo-advice to drive down advice fees

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2015
... Paul Resnik warned. Drawing from FinaMetrica's latest report, The Robo Revolution: Robo-Advice Market Commentary and Analysis, Resnik compared the introduction of robo-advice to the advent of low-cost airlines. "Robos are likely to bring down the base-cost ...

Bennelong blends active, passive in equities fund

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2015
... suffices for exposure in the top 20, whilst active management makes sense outside of the top 20, where thorough research and analysis can help achieve strong out-performance. "Combining passive and active management can deliver the best of both worlds ...

Super lifetime cap could increase budget costs: Budget Office

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2015
... years. However, the cost of superannuation tax concessions is set to be about $170 million over the same period. "PBO analysis suggests a higher lifetime cap might in fact cost the Budget more than we're currently paying in super tax breaks," Greens ...

Digital evolution highlighted at AIST awards

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
... Garcia said this year's awards demonstrated that not-for-profit super funds are becoming much more sophisticated in their analysis of data to deliver tailored campaigns and engage with their members. "The role of digital is evident throughout every style ...