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Gold lifts as US, Iran tensions escalate

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 7 JAN 2020
Fears of escalating tensions between the US and Iran have sent gold skyrocketing to an almost seven-year high, with investors turning to bullion, mining shares and gold-backed ETFs to safeguard their wealth. Fuel was added to gold's fire after US ...

AXA acquires largest student housing portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2019
... said. "The modern, institutional grade portfolio has an average asset age of circa 4.5 years and offers a wide range of on-site services and amenities for students." The ASAP JV was formed in September this year, with AXA IM on behalf of clients and ...

China still positive despite unrest

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
... China's largest company Alibaba held its annual Singles Day event. Much like Black Friday or Boxing Day, discounts are offered site wide, while consumers are encouraged to celebrate being single by buying as much as possible. This year the event brought ...

Paraplanners tackle compliance challenges

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... product which does not improve the client's overall position." And another from Leah Sciacca, who said: "We see many files that site theoretical benefits of a new product, such as broader investment options." These insights from ASIC explain the kind ...

Cbus enters corporate super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
... Members are defaulted into the "light manual" category which is intended for those workers who are sometimes onsite, like a site supervisor or project manager. There is also a "professional" category for accountants, architects, HR managers and lawyers ...

Industry fund hikes insurance premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2019
... of cover in both instances has remained the same, despite the increased premiums. A significant event notice on WA Super's site states: "Over the last two years there has been a significant increase in the number of members claiming on their death, TPD ...

ASIC prepares to be primary super conduct regulator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2019
... interests of members, by undertaking the necessary supervision and surveillance of superannuation trustees, with more frequent on-site visits," Hughes clarified. "We will also pursue action against misconduct by trustees where appropriate, including ...

NEOS Life partners with insurance tech firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2019
NEOS Life has partnered with a global software firm to support its underwriting, sales and administration functions. NASDAQ-listed Ebix has deployed several functionalities for the start-up in just nine months. This includes implementing an adviser ...

NZ Super Fund invests in hotels

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2019
The $40 billion New Zealand Super Fund is investing $287 million in the country's hotels, starting with three properties in Auckland and Christchurch. The portfolio was established by Russell Group and Lockwood Property Group. It includes Four Points ...

New features for My AMP

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2019
... arrangements and access investment reach. Bank accounts from other financial institutions can be incorporated into the My AMP site, to provide a complete wealth picture. AMP's Australian wealth management chief client officer Ant Dureau said: "We know ...