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IRESS launches cloud-based trading platform

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2015

IRESS has launched SmartHub, a cloud-based financial transaction messaging platform. SmartHub is designed to offer a low-latency, globally-implemented online service which reduces trade messaging back-office compatibility burdens. It supports "multiple" ...

AFA and PFL award Australia's top insurers

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2015

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Plan For Life (PFL) recognised Australia's top insurers and life risk products at a black tie event in Sydney last night. TAL received the overall Platinum Award and the Trauma award, and was a finalist ...

Super governance at centre stage

ANDREW BRAGG, FSC DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND GLOBAL MARKETS | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2015

2015 has already been a bumper year in financial services policy with super front and centre. Reforms to improve superannuation governance, competition and transparency appear to be the first cab off the rank. These reforms look likely to occur in a ...

NSW to receive $2 billion infrastructure incentive

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2015

The NSW government will receive $2 billion in incentive payments from the Commonwealth for its infrastructure recycling strategy, Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced. Designed to incentivise NSW Premier Mike Baird's plan to lease 49% of the state's electricity ...

BetaShares funds now available on AMP platforms

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015

Four BetaShares funds have been added to AMP's North, Summit and iAccess super and investment platforms. The Top 20 Equity Yield Maximiser Fund, FTSE RAFI Australia 200 ETF, S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Fund and Australian High Interest Cash ETF are now ...

Zurich chairman retires, replacement named

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015

The chairman of Zurich Financial Services Australia's general insurance, life and investments business, Terry Paradine, is retiring after seven years in the role. Before being appointed chairman, Paradine was a Zurich board member for four years. He ...

Details of new SMSF accreditation revealed

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2015

The SMSF Association has unveiled details of its new SMSF Certified Practitioner accreditation. The new certificate is designed as a stepping stone for associates to build their knowledge prior to attaining the industry body's existing SMSF Specialist ...

Privatisation backlash derails infra investing

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 23 FEB 2015

Voter backlash against infrastructure recycling plans in recent (and current) state election campaigns is raising alarm bells within the superannuation sector. It was such a point of contention in the recent Queensland state election that most observers ...

Breathing space or gasping room?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 23 FEB 2015

"ATHENS - After nearly two weeks of tense negotiations, Greece and its troika of foreign creditors said Monday that they had clinched an agreement on economic measures that Athens must enforce to secure the release of further crucial rescue money." ...

Super is working but can be improved: Ripoll

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2015

Superannuation is succeeding in its aim of lifting standards of living for Australians in retirement, but there are inequalities and looming challenges that should be addressed, Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bernie Ripoll ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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