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Chief economist update: China and the spring in its step

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
"I glanced out the window at the signs of spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees were almost budding, the sun was almost bright." This quote from American screenwriter and novelist Millard Kaufman came to mind when I read about China's recent ...

Advisers loyal to XPLAN: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
XPLAN continues to be the top application of choice for financial advisers for the 12th consecutive year. This is according to the latest Investment Trends Planning Software Benchmarking Report, which showed XPLAN blitzed 29 of 34 categories. Other ...

J.P. Morgan still the top custodian

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019
J.P. Morgan held on to the top spot among custodians as total assets under custody in Australia fell 1.2% in the half-year ending December 31. Lacklustre markets pushed the total assets under custody down to $3.58 trillion in the period, according to ...

Super funds hungry for global stocks, alternatives

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2019
The lion's share of the institutional mandates awarded in Australia last year went to international equities and alternatives manager, the latest Rainmaker Mandate Chaser report shows. Not-for-profit superannuation funds and investment managers handed ...

SMSFs outshine industry funds for large balances

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
Industry superannuation fund satisfaction outranks retail funds in all categories, but failed to beat self-managed super funds when it comes to larger balances. This is according to Roy Morgan's latest Superannuation Satisfaction Report which found ...

New SMSF admin platform launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
A new one-stop-shop SMSF solution that aims to help financial advisers keep on top of administrative and regulatory burdens has launched. Practical Systems Super meets the needs of small accounting and advice firms by providing services such as fund ...

Poor governance spurs calls for directorship caps

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
Governance experts are questioning how directors of multiple boards fulfil their duties and drive sustainable performance. Appearing at the Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference in Sydney last month, BMFS Consulting managing director Sarah ...

Superannuation funds flag $113bn merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
Two superannuation funds are exploring a potential merger that would create a $113 billion fund with 1.1 million members. VicSuper and First State Super announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding, scouting the benefits of a ...

Superannuation fund chief accepts new role

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
The former chief executive of AustSafe Super has moved into a new role, following the completion of the fund's merger with Sunsuper. AustSafe Super chief executive Craig Stevens takes on the head of strategy role at Sunsuper following a successful ...

Ageing population poses budget threat

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
The ageing population is a fiscal time bomb, according to a new report released by the Budget Office. The report found that by 2028-29 the ageing population is expected to reduce the budget balance by $36 billion, based on current projections. Revenue ...