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Frontier highlights best in show list weaknesses

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2019
New research from Frontier Advisors highlights the misplaced focus and potential pitfalls of the Productivity Commission's proposed 'best in show' list. Given the strong imperative for the superannuation sector to consolidate, the white ...

VGI Partners' dual pitch to investors

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2019
The Sydney hedge fund manager is raising $300 million for an existing listed investment company and $75 million to list its wider business. VGI Partners Global Investments Limited (ASX: VG1) completed a $98 million placement to sophisticated investors ...

Super fund names new life insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
A $12 billion superannuation fund awarded its life insurance contract to a new provider, ending a seven-year partnership with OnePath. TAL will take over from 1 July 2019 as LGIAsuper's group life insurance partner. LGIAsuper chief executive Kate Farrar ...

MAX Awards 2019: Get voting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
The finalists for the 2019 Financial Standard MAX Awards have been named and voting is now open. Voting is now open for the annual MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards, recognising individuals, teams and organisations in the financial ...

Former AMP adviser pleads guilty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
A former AMP adviser has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200,000 in client funds. Trevor William Martin of Kiama, New South Wales has pleaded guilty to three counts of dishonestly obtaining client funds in the District Court of NSW. An investigation ...

FCA begins financial advice market review

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
The UK's financial services regulator is reviewing the state of the financial advice market to determine how well it is delivering on consumer outcomes. The Financial Conduct Authority is requesting feedback on its two major initiatives that sought ...

Chief economist update: RBA refused to blink in May

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Despite high expectations that it would leading up to its May Board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) didn't only NOT cut the official cash rate - it kept it unchanged at a record low 1.5% - it also maintained its ...

Finnies recognise wealth management disruptors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Several fintechs disrupting the wealth management industry have made the shortlist of FinTech Australia's third annual Finnie Awards. Spaceship, Raiz and Roll-it Super were named finalists in the Excellence in Wealth Management category. They join the ...

Corporate super fund names new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
A former HESTA chief executive will become the chair of Australia's largest corporate superannuation fund in July. TelstraSuper appointed Anne-Marie Corboy as chair for a period of three years, replacing David Leggo, who departs on June 30. Leggo ...

Colonial First State awards $170m mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Colonial First State has awarded a global manager a $170 million mandate to invest in Australian real estate securities. DWS will invest in Australian real estate investment trusts (AREITs) on behalf of CFS under the mandate awarded in the first quarter ...