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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
... and expects inflation of 1.1%, down from December's estimate of 1.6%. In light of this, reports show that the government plans to hand out a Won20 trillion (US$17 billion) stimulus package "in consideration that worries are growing over the possible ...

Instos begin litigation against Volkswagen

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2016
... including sovereign wealth funds, international asset managers, public pension funds, and multinational company pension plans and foundations. "In addition to the funds that are currently participating, Bentham Europe is in discussions with a very large ...

VicSuper CIO steps down

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2016
The chief investment officer of VicSuper has revealed plans to retire from full time executive roles. Oscar Fabian will step down from the role on 31 August 2016, having spent six years with the superannuation fund. During his time at VicSuper, Fabian ...

JBWere to reduce adviser commissions

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2016
... said the remuneration changes were to ensure JBWere has the "right framework in place to support its strong future growth plans." The changes will see adviser commission rates reduced by up to 1.5% and in order to align with shareholder's interests ...

APRA outlines plans to refocus Appointed Actuary role

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed improvements for the Appointed Actuary role within insurance companies. The Appointed Actuary is a mandatory position insurers must have to provide independent, expert advice to boards ...

Lost super campaigns have much further to go

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
... if no money has been added for 12 months and a member's fund does not have a current address. For default employer super plans, accounts are considered lost if no money has been added for five years. The survey also highlights how super funds could do ...

Queensland super funds become public offer

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2016
... superannuation provider for state and local government employees. The legislative move follows the Queensland government announcing plans to redirect $4 billion from a surplus in its Defined Benefit Superannuation Scheme to fund infrastructure and other ...

State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... Stephen Martin said it was important ahead of the federal election that both major parties delivered sustainable, holistic plans for how they will drive growth over the next three years. CEDA has identified 10 areas where action needs to be taken. "Key ...

Decimal appoints new chair

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2016
... manner." Decimal chief executive Nic Pollock added: "The timing of Mark's appointment fits perfectly with our strategic growth plans. Mark has the global enterprise technology market skills we were looking for, and as a bonus, experience in the financial ...

FinTech Australia appoints CEO from Fairfax

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016
... connectivity between our members, partners and the broader FinTech ecosystem in Australia and overseas. "As we progress our plans to establish nation-wide benchmarks and regular touch-points for the industry, I hope to meet many of our Members to understand ...