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Aussie funds to access Asian markets

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018
... money, but harms our competitiveness. If withholding taxes are not reformed, Australia's fund managers will be at a major disadvantage in the passport," Loane said. "This is because many investors in passport countries will avoid Australian funds ...

Statements of Advice: Out with the old

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
Compliance requirements for financial advisers are on the rise and practices clinging to ancient technology will need to use their imagination and embrace change in order to keep up. Discussing the value of technology at a recent Advice Intelligence ...

Younger advisers drive digital client engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
Financial planners are increasingly looking for digital means to engage clients, latest Investment Trends research shows. The majority (88%) of advisers are strengthening their client relationships using technology-based solutions to interact and disseminate ...

Bank customer trust plummets: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
... satisfaction and advocacy remain above historic levels, but the potential impact of continued negative publicity represents a major challenge for banks, he said. Morris said it's important to keep in mind that interest rates, fees and charges, customer ...

Parametric expands alternative risk premia offering

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
Parametric has teamed up with a California-based smart beta and asset allocation specialist to deliver a strategy for Australian institutional investors aiming to top the standard 'black box' hedge fund approach to investing. Systematic Alternative ...

Best-in-show list addresses insurance gaps

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
Creating a best-in-show list of default superannuation funds shouldn't overlook specific needs of members, particularly when it comes to life insurance, according to Cbus. The industry super fund told the Productivity Commission yesterday that while ...

Chief economist update: Three ayes for a rate hike

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
Just like the other major world central banks that met before it this month - the Fed, ECB and BOJ - the Bank of England (BOE) did not disappoint market expectations (unlike in its May meeting where Governor Carney hinted at a rate hike months before ...

J.P. Morgan expands Australian distribution

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
... new role, Jacqui will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with independent financial advisers and major financial institutions and will play a critical role in helping to enhance JPMAM's funds business. She will be based in the ...

Boutique asset managers co-appoint distribution head

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
... experience in financial services and relationships management, and has a demonstrable track record in raising capital for the major asset classes. We are particularly pleased to have appointed someone of his calibre to the role," he said in a statement. ...

Former Suncorp executive joins MetLife

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018
... McDermott has an extensive track record of driving customer-led business transformations that will enable him to make a major contribution to MetLife Australia. In April, MetLife appointed Stephen Sefton as head of group product, charged with expanding ...