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Next decade of defined contributions crucial: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
... coverage, adequacy, technology, a lack of trust and a lack of engagement with participants. The research argues that a new version of defined contributions is emerging, to be characterised by hyper-customisation and integrated whole-of-life wealth management. ...

BlackRock Australia rejigs multi-asset range

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2019
Two popular multi-asset funds from BlackRock Australia are getting an ESG makeover, effective end of this month. BlackRock kicked off its "Scientific Diversified" range over 20 years ago, and currently offers them in stable and growth versions. They ...

FASEA exam dates revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2019
... curriculum and reading list as well as practice questions. Once advisers register for the exams they have access to an online version of the practice questions. Results from the most recent FASEA exam, held in September, are not yet available. A total ...

New open ended fund launches

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2019
... Australian small and mid-cap equity fund which aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index. It is the Australian version of Milford Asset Management's New Zealand dynamic fund offering. Co-portfolio manager Michael Higgins said: "We believe ...

AMP launches fee calculator

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2019
... advisers and clients to review platform fees against what is currently available on the market. "We expect to launch a new version of the fee calculator next month, which will provide more detailed fee breakdowns," Finch said. Other administrative, design ...

Bloomberg launches equity benchmarks

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2019
Bloomberg has launched U.S. equity benchmark capabilities, marking a significant step for Bloomberg in the equity index space. The new equity offering includes the Bloomberg U.S. Large Cap Index as well as growth, value and dividend indices. These benchmarks ...

Government moves to expand design, distribution laws

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... which entities are subject to the reach of the regime. "The regulations reflect the outcomes of consultation on a previous version of the regulations and the extended scope of the obligations as a result of the Royal Commission," Treasurer Josh Frdenberg ...

APRA slaps traffic light ratings on super funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2019
... deliver for their members," she said. SPS 515 will take effect on 1 January 2020. On August 28, APRA released a final version of prudential practice guide SPG 515 Strategic and Business Planning to assist RSEs implement the new requirements. It also ...

Whitehelm launches infrastructure fund locally

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2019
The $4.9 billion investment manager launched an Australian-domiciled version of its global infrastructure fund. Whitehelm Capital's Europe-based Listed Core Infrastructure Fund is now available as an Australian-domiciled investment option for the ...

ASIC clamps down on poor advice, grandfathered commissions

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2019
ASIC warned it will clamp down on financial advice misconduct and ensure it sees an end to grandfathered commissions. The corporate watchdog outlined its priorities for the advice sector between now and 2023 in its recently released Corporate Plan. ...