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Conflicts of interest recommendation falls short

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019

... owed to two different classes of members." ISA said the proposed changes overall should in most cases lead to better outcomes for consumers - but only time will tell whether ongoing conflicts of interest and remuneration settings will result in problems ...

We must do better: ASFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018

... the average Australian each and every day but we need to ensure we do better... We need to focus on delivering better outcomes," he said. "We owe it to the many pioneers of our industry as well as the present generation and generations to come to do ...

Treasury delays CIPR timetable

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018

... requirements under the retirement income covenant and produce higher quality retirement products. This will lead to better outcomes for superannuation fund members," he said. There are five Bills that affect member outcomes sitting before the Senate ...

Australian retirement system weakens

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018

... is no perfect system that can be applied universally, but there are many common features that can be shared for better outcomes," he said.

Mercer wins two super fund mandates

HARRISON WORLEY | TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018

... managing director and chief executive Ben Walsh said the firm's scale and capability would help the fund secure better outcomes for its members. "Our significant investments over several years in people capability, process innovation and member-centric ...

Choice members worse off in retirement: Research

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018

... Rice said. "However, our research shows that well managed MySuper products with low fees are likely to deliver better outcomes for members over the long run." Scheerlinck added: "High fees and poor performing choice products are a drag on the efficiency ...

Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018

... initiatives between 2014 and 2017. ASIC chair James Shipton said: "ASIC is committed to financial inclusion and better outcomes for all Australians. People are at the heart of the financial system and at the centre of this national strategy." He added ...

IMAP awards managed accounts excellence

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018

... advice practice. As he talks to more advisers, Potter said the growth in managed accounts is driven by them wanting better outcomes for clients. Thanks to the technology behind managed accounts, which has created efficiencies unknown five years ago ...

Diversity underscores wealth manager success

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018

... and express that in a way that creates more diverse workforces, it will be realised in a greater way and lead to better outcomes for society." Whether this is under the banner of 'conscious capitalism' or 'impact investing,' Brandweiner ...

Future of superannuation leads FSC Summit

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018

... issues and remediate them; lead in policy change and reform; and lastly, engage with a variety of stakeholders for better outcomes. Later today, a panel will address the Productivity Commission recommendations on life insurance in superannuation, featuring ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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