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LIF reforms to drive specialised advice industry

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2018
... about their level of preparedness. About 17% of advisers felt strongly prepared while 11% were fairly confident their affairs are in order. Interestingly, about 28% of advisers either felt greatly unprepared or simply weren't ready for life insurance ...

O'Dwyer proposes TRIS changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... easier for superannuation members by eliminating the need for recently bereaved dependants to quickly engage with the super affairs at what is a particularly difficult time," she said. A reversionary beneficiary is defined as someone who receives a benefit ...

Financial advice crucial to industry fund members: Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2018
... replacing the pay packet at retirement, our members can access professional advice and assistance with their financial affairs," Harper said. "The New Year is as good a time as any to pick up the phone and make the first call to get your finances in ...

Industry rolls out anti-sexual harassment ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... returns and plans to launch a suite of ETFs in the areas of affordable healthcare and housing, the arts and veterans' affairs. "We are committed to working with non-profit organisations that want to harness the power of capital markets to catalyse change ...

Advisers ambivalent on LIF deadline: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... reforms slated for 1 January 2018. About 17% of advisers feel strongly prepared; while 11% are fairly confident their affairs are in order. Interestingly, about 28% of advisers either felt greatly unprepared or simply aren't ready for life insurance ...

Government launches emerging market impact investment fund

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... to foreign aid that provides loans, equity, guarantees and other market-based finance solutions," Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said. The EMIIF will invest up to $2 million in SME fund managers to help a range of businesses access capital. ...

APRA pushes for greater control over super

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation Measures No. 2) Bill 2017. Industry Super Australia public affairs director Matt Linden also spoke at the hearing said the Coalition is pushing ahead to make Australia's industry super funds ...

Actuaries Institute chief resigns

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... previously group managing director, corporate at Oglivy PR Australia; prior to that, he was general manager corporate affairs and sustainability at Westpac and spent 10 years as the chief executive of the Australian Bankers' Association. Actuaries Institute ...

First Super appoints board member

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and the Aboriginal Stakeholder Group of the Victorian Premier and Aboriginal Affairs Minister. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said Chatfield had a tremendous track record of serving the community and ...

Fees dominate super choice, RG97 falling short: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
... influence when choosing a superfund (74%), followed by performance history (64%) and investment flexibility (60%). ISA public affairs director Matt Linden said the results are a sound warning to ASIC and the new Regulatory Guide 97 (RG97) rules about ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN
Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA
A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI
Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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