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Nothing to fear from robo-advice: Magellan

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
Magellan Asset Management chief executive and chief investment officer Hamish Douglass believes financial advisers should not fear robo-advice in an era where artificial intelligence and big data can dominate discussion. Speaking at Magellan's financial ...

Lower returns but higher balances for SMSFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
One quarter of self-managed superannuation fund retirees have a less than 50% chance of achieving their retirement goals with the amount needed to afford a comfortable retirement jumping 17%. Latest research from the SMSF Association and Accurium demonstrates ...

EXCLUSIVE: BTFG and Morningstar announce adviser and research partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2017
Morningstar Australasia will deliver an integrated research and technology solution to support BT Financial Group's internal research team and financial adviser network. As part of the new arrangement, BTFG's internal research team will use the data ...

Japanese broker targets Aussie SMSFs

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
One of Japan's largest online broking platforms is soon to launch in Australia with a focus on self-managed superannuation funds and financial advisers. Within two months the Monex Group expects to be operating in Australia, providing clients with trading ...

Magellan officially ramps up retail offering

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2017
Alongside its annual results which report a slight dip in net profit, Magellan Financial Group officially highlighted its plan to launch an initial public offering for a new ASX-listed investment vehicle. The Magellan Global Trust will target a 4% cash ...

Magellan scores major consumer partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2017
Magellan is set to dramatically boost its retail footprint with a new sponsorship agreement. The three-year partnership with Cricket Australia will see Magellan sign on as the naming rights sponsor for the Australian domestic Test series, commencing ...

Douglass makes case for Magellan turnaround

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
Ahead of the company's annual results next week, Magellan Financial Group chief executive Hamish Douglass explained to investors why the flagship global equity fund has swung back into outperformance after disappointing returns last year. While 2016-17 ...

Leadership restructure for Grant Samuel

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... successor has been named. As of 1 July, McKinnon will serve as executive chair of the GSFM board, replacing non-executive chair Doug Bartlett who is stepping down. Current director and head of distribution Damien McIntyre will take over the role of chief ...

New analyst for Lennox Capital

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
Following the launch of its flagship small-cap strategy, a new analyst has joined the team at Lennox Capital Partners. Joining from Moelis & Company, Olivia Bible brings more than five years' experience in finance and equity research to the firm. While ...

ASIC cancels AFSL, bans former executives and fund managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
The AFSL of an international foreign exchange brokerage service provider was cancelled by ASIC for non-compliance. The Australian arm of Gallop International was found to have repeatedly failed to comply with the conditions of its licence and its obligations ...