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Increasing SG is not the answer: O'Dwyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2018
... Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) said waiting until 1 July 2025 for the SG to hit 12% represents a "major setback to a key long-term objective of superannuation." Delays to the SG timetable will also create more fiscal pressure ...

Instos lap up unlisted infrastructure: Preqin

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
Institutional investors have amped up their appetite for unlisted infrastructure, driving up valuations and increasing competition for deals in the asset class, says Preqin. Preqin surveyed 65 infrastructure managers in November, 2017, with the aim ...

How much do you need to feel financially free?

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
... Aussies to drill down to the findings. The economists also asked people how they would spend their money if there was a major financial windfall. Only 1% said they would go luxury shopping and 4% said they would retire early or work less. One in three ...

Industry fund launches lifecycle default option

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
A $7 billion industry superannuation fund is launching a default option that will automatically adjust with members' age. The Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund's LifetimeOne option, to be launched in May, aims to give members better ...

Industry welcomes pensioners' dividend tax policy exemption: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
The Labor Party's move to protect aged pensioners from its proposed excess dividend imputation credit reform is welcomed by the majority of the industry, Financial Standard's latest spot poll shows. Prior to shadow treasurer Chris Bowen announcing pensioners ...

Asia Region Funds Passport legislation tabled

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... little 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 ...

Intiger hires global head for AI software push

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... optimization. George Jaja joins from Commonwealth Bank's wealth management division where he was "instrumental in driving major change programs." In his new role as Intiger's global head of productivity and optimistaion, Jaja will support the company's ...

Pengana recruits former AFL player

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
Pengana Capital Group is boosting its Melbourne distribution team with two new hires. The first, Broc McCauley, joins Pengana as business development manager, responsible for servicing dealer groups, researchers, platforms and advisers in Victoria ...

Managed accounts climb to $57bn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2018
... not just new market entrants but encouraged established platform players to reconfigure their offerings. "Every one of the major platform players now has a managed accounts offer," Potter said. IMAP segregates the managed accounts sector into three strategic ...

Commonwealth Bank parts with Narev-era executives

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2018
... opportunities for our clients, which have in turn led to industry-leading customer satisfaction. More broadly, Kelly has been a major contributor over time to CBA's wider strategy," Narev said. Rosmarin's role will be filled by CBA's current executive ...