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AMP executive 'apologises' for advice failings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
... Corporations Act, Regan said: "No, I don't believe we've admitted those as yet." Asked again what breaches his apology was in reference to, Regan said: "We know that we have committed breaches in relation to retaining fees on client accounts - that's ...

Kapstream creates new fund

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2018
... $10 billion manager's view that the current low global return environment will continue for some time. "Macroeconomic reference rates remain low/subdued and consequently mainstream capital market return expectations have generally been revised down ...

Industry fund chases insurance giant on climate risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
... increased volume of natural disasters costing about US$330 billion. In its most recent sustainability report, QBE's only reference to climate risk was to confirm it is reviewing its readiness to disclose on the matter. LGS' head of sustainability Bill ...

CBA affirms BBSW position

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... implement. Bank bills are short-term money market instruments used by banks to borrow or lend, which help determine the key reference rate in Australia's financial markets.

Chief economist update: RBA sees wages growth recovering but it's not guaranteed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2018
... market turbulence. Signs remain positive for investment and continued solid jobs growth." All good...except for that reference about the broad-based strength across industries "outside of retail" which, according to NAB chief economist Alan Oster, "points ...

Defensive bias hurting SMSF performance: Research

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... default MySuper indices, according to SuperGuard 360 research. In the 12 months to 31 December 2017, the SG360 SMSF reference index returned 9.2% - somewhat lower than the SG360 default (MySuper) index, which returned 10.5%. Over five years, this gap ...

CBA embroiled in rate-rigging allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018
The Commonwealth Bank is disputing allegations made by ASIC that it rigged the bank bill swap reference rate (BBSW) and engaged in unconscionable conduct. ASIC initiated civil penalty proceedings yesterday, alleging CBA traded a large number of its ...

Former industry fund CIO leaves Vanguard after seven months

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... equities investment solutions for clients, working closely with its Equity Index Group and Quantitative Equity Group. In reference to her employment with the $5.9 trillion firm, McLaughlin's LinkedIn page reads: "Lesson to share: If you don't connect ...

Super and insurance inquiry necessary: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... respondents are unsure what type of impact the Royal Commission will have on insurance and super. In the draft terms of reference, the Government said it will inquire into the use of superannuation members' retirement savings that "does not meet community ...

Retail MySuper outpacing NFP products

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... shows the self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sector underperformed in the 12 months to October. SuperGuard 360 SMSF reference index of 10.2% per annum underperformed the comparative SG360 default index of 12% per annum, which is based on MySuper ...