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The blame game

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
When the COVID-19 crash hit markets, super funds copped a massive blow, but why they were all invested in such a similar way is an issue that still needs addressing. The superannuation industry had been under increasing pressure to perform, at the very ...

Best, worst global equities funds in March quarter

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
Paul Moore's PM Capital Global Companies was the worst performing global equities fund in the March quarter in Morningstar's universe, while a Stewart Investors fund came out on top. In the March quarter, while the local S&P/ASX Small Ords Total Return ...

Multi-asset strategies key in COVID-19 crisis: First Sentier

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
The ability to adjust to rapidly changing economic data is a key advantage of flexible multi-asset strategies during the COVID-19 crisis. In an investor update, First Sentier Investors co-head of multi-asset solution, Kej Somaia said that although market ...

SMSF auditors come under fire

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
The corporate watchdog has disqualified, suspended and added additional conditions to six different self-managed super fund auditors as it works to ensure the industry meets competency and expertise standards. Auditors from around the country suffered ...

Market pain to continue: State Street

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2020
With volatility still high, economic activity uncertain and investor sentiment low, a collapse in earnings could trigger another fall in risk assets. According to State Street Global Advisors senior investment strategist Raf Choudhury, this uncertainty ...

Adequacy argument headlines online CMSF

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
A debate over the adequacy of the superannuation guarantee has kicked off the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, which is now being delivered online. Having been called off like many other events thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian ...

AIOFP launches fresh campaign, criticises FPA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
In launching its latest campaign to retain commissions, the industry body has accused the Financial Planning Association of Australia of taking money from the big banks in return for support. Writing to members, Association of Independently Owned Financial ...

ERS at risk of significant delays: ISA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
New polling by Industry Super Australia shows close to one million people planning to access their super early don't even qualify to do so, sparking concern that those in genuine need will experience significant delays in getting their hands on ...

The five threats to super fund survival

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2020
A global investment management software provider believes the COVID-19 pandemic provides superannuation funds five critical issues which must be addressed to ensure survival. A new white paper by investment management software provider SS&C highlights ...

Should unused services on AFSLs be subject to ASIC levy?

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020
An AFSL holder asked the court to review its entreaty to ASIC to waive industry funding levy for services that it was licensed to offer but did not. Polymath Investors acquired an Australian Financial Services Licence in 2010 to work with wholesale ...