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Regulators circle as scandal engulfs Westpac

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
APRA has put Westpac on notice; warning the disgraced bank could face fines and disqualification of senior directors and executives as it considers whether to launch legal action. APRA chair Wayne Byres told a parliamentary hearing on Monday that the ...

Concerns over rise of the mega-fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
... these enormous mergers." Hiscock believes the obvious question, which is not being addressed, is what will happen if an active part of these mega-funds underperforms. "It's very easy if you appoint an active manager but it's not particularly easy if ...

Global firm cuts fund fees

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
... income markets," Sowerby said. "In the current climate, with the cash rate at 0.75% and predicted to go lower, we believe an active fixed-income fund that can access diverse sources of income in global fixed income markets to secure a competitive yield ...

Grow Super hires Qantas Super executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
... currently looking for a buyer for its $39 million (as at June end) of superannuation assets. "We are having a couple of active discussions with other superannuation funds and expect to finalise the divestment by early 2020 through a successor fund transfer," ...

Industry fund for coal miners on ESG journey

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
Mine Super, the $11 billion industry fund for the coal mining industry, has clarified its position on a number of ESG issues. Vasyl Nair is the chief risk officer for Mine Super, he recently spoke at a panel on ESG issues at the annual Investment Performance ...

Above and beyond: Planner excellence recognised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
... going through challenging times and are at their most vulnerable, such as when they have complex family needs. He is an active participant in the FPA's Cancer Council Pro Bono Advice program and a range of other charities." Dunbar also regularly ...

Paraplanners tackle compliance challenges

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... to explain options is key, Docker explained. Issues like whether direct shares are appropriate or whether a passive or active investment approach is preferred need to be addressed in some detail, she said. "ASIC doesn't like goals that could apply to ...

Active fixed income funds review fees

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
Fund managers of active fixed income strategies are rethinking their pricing as financial advisers and institutional investors drive a harder bargain in a lower-returning world, and new retail opportunities beckon. Several fixed interest giants, including ...

Industry still shy of flat dollar fees: Frontier

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... "There was some change in overall investment fees for some funds due to changes in asset allocation and changed use of active management but these were mostly not that significant relative to the step change in fees that is possible due to internal management," ...

ASIC probes Regal Funds Management

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... information about the investigation was released, including the alleged parties and individuals involved. Regal added that as an active participant in Australian equity markets, regulatory scrutiny was expected "from time to time". "Regal's responsibility ...