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SMSF admin reacts to criticism: don't like it, don't use it!

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2015
A provider of self-managed super fund (SMSF) administration services has reacted to allegations that platform providers are charging high commissions: "If you don't like it, don't use it!" Xpress Super and SuperGuardian chief executive Olivia Long said ...

Industry funds embrace board independence

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2015
Top industry funds have embraced the proposal to introduce a third of independent directors to their boards and see it as an opportunity to add skills and improve governance. Despite opposition from Industry Super Australia (ISA), at least three of ...

From Greece's frying pan into China's fire

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2015
What Greece has started, China's finishing. To be sure, the tragi-comedy that is Greece is far from over, not with crunch time moments ever so foreverly moved - 23 February was the first "this is it moment" for Athens, that became 24 Feb, that became ...

FEATURE: Beyond Beta

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
This year, Vanguard overtook PIMCO as the world's largest mutual bond fund. But the wars between active and passive investment are not over. In a world where lower for longer is the new normal, active managers argue they are the only ones who can bring ...

Challenger enters strategic partnership with Janus

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2015
Challenger has sold its 25% stake in Kapstream Capital to Janus Capital, entering a strategic partnership with Janus in the process. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said that the sale "opens the door for further long-term strategic collaboration ...

PROFILE: Stanford Brown chief executive Jonathan Hoyle

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2015
There are two things that arguably led Jonathan Hoyle to where he is now: Michael Lewis's autobiography, Liar's Poker, and the sight of fresh blood. The chief executive of Stanford Brown was 20 years old and studying biochemistry when he picked up a ...

Cost cuts put research at risk

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Concerns are mounting that the push to lower operating costs in reaction to FoFA and competitive pressures will drive wealth groups to keep pruning their research capabilities, driving clients to source third-party solutions or reduce the role of research ...

ASIC silent on IOOF investigation

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has refused to confirm if it will investigate allegations of misconduct within IOOF's research and wealth management divisions. ASIC refused to answer questions by Financial Standard regarding ...

FEATURE: The infrastructure love story

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
Among the 81 findings in the Australian Infrastructure Audit Report released in April, was a statement that said over recent years, rates of public and private investment in infrastructure have been higher than the long-term average. Yet the audit goes ...

PROFILE: EISS chief executive Alex Hutchison

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2015
Not too long ago executive positions in financial services were generally appointed from prominent sales men and women. Energy Industry Super Scheme (EISS) chief executive, Alex Hutchison, is of a different breed. As a former federal police officer ...