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Update on FASEA code guidance on the way

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019

Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority chief executive Stephen Glenfield has confirmed more guidance on the contested Code of Ethics is imminent. Speaking to Financial Standard at the FPA Professionals Congress, Glenfield confirmed FASEA is ...

QSuper, Sunsuper not committed to merger

HARRISON WORLEY | FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019

QSuper has confirmed its proposed partnership with Sunsuper may not result in a traditional merger. Appearing before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics on Thursday, QSuper chief executive Michael Pennisi fielded questions from ...

ASIC calls out accountants

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019

... the AFS licensing regime," ASIC said. The regulator said the former exemption meant that there was not a "level playing field" for accountants, and that it appeared to distort the conduct of accountants. ASIC said: "It appeared to lead accountants to ...

Chi-X forced to be client of competition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | MONDAY, 4 NOV 2019

... platforms, e.g., between ASX and Chi-X, necessitates a legal and regulatory framework that supports and ensures a level playing field." Aikins and Somes explained Chi-X is in the bizarre situation of being the ASX's biggest competitor and also one of ...

WTW launches first Australian-domiciled fund, names RE

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 4 NOV 2019

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has launched its first Australian-domiciled fund and appointed a responsible entity. The Global Equities Focus Fund (GEFF) will launch this month and "capture only the best investment ideas from the world's top global ...

China backs blockchain, Bitcoin soars

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2019

... boost innovation capacity to help China gain an edge in the theoretical, innovative and industrial aspects of this emerging field," Xi said. The PBOC began research into the use of virtual currencies back in 2014 in a bid to reduce the costs of circulating ...

KPMG foretells open super era

HARRISON WORLEY | WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019

The global consulting giant believes developments in open banking could be the boon to solve superannuation's member engagement challenges. In a new report released today, KPMG revealed the future of member engagement in super will closely follow the ...

No pain, no gain: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY | TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019

... funds, products and options that are underperforming, and therefore have an obligation to lift their game or exit the playing field," Rowell said. Rowell added trustees who discover they are underperforming will feel the regulator's newfound heat if ...

Fund Manager of the Year revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 14 OCT 2019

... investment officer and co-founder Kerr Neilson was the inaugural recipient of the award, honouring more than 30 years in the field. Also new to the lineup of awards, the Sustainable and Responsible Investments and Rising Star categories were also presented ...

Impact investing difficult to measure

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019

... investors' awareness and interest in impact investing, as well as the future prospects and challenges facing the growing field."

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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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