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FPA to fight latest FASEA proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018
... have joined calls for the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority to take a more realistic approach to its development of professional standards. Just last week the FPA issued a questionnaire to its 13,700 members, seeking feedback on FASEA's ...

AIST president and board director switch seats

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018
... developments including the roll out of AIST's new Governance Code, the merger of AIST and Industry Funds Forum and the development of the industry-wide insurance code," Scheerlinck said. AIST's new president Bolger has held directorships at several industry ...

Hastings rebrands following sale

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... investment in Vantage. "We are focused on investing over the long term to support Vantage Infrastructure's continued development and provide significant co-investment capital to enhance alignment with investors. With its talented team and strong track ...

Default options safeguard retirement savings: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... may be a good alternative to address poor decision-making, provided the default is well designed." With framework development for Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement ongoing, the research suggests that consideration of the impact of cognitive ...

RARE wins mandate from $182bn US manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... emerging markets." The mandate follows on from RARE continuing its partnership with non-profit WaterAid by funding the development of infrastructure projects in East Timor. The project will provide tanks, water supply systems and underground pipelines ...

Industry fund invests $100 million in renewable energy

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... in the transition to a climate resilient economy and enables Cbus to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals," Callebaut said.

ASIC disqualifies two SMSF auditors

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... funds where his staff had prepared relevant financial statements. He also did not comply with continuing professional development requirements. "SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence in the SMSF sector so it is crucial that they ...

Chief economist update: Trump trumps Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... agreed on a transitional period will last from Brexit day on 29 March 2019 to 31 December 2020 - is surely a welcome development for both UK businesses and consumers. Although a final deal still faces a long, winding road, this recent breakthrough suggests ...

CFSGAM model portfolios added to FirstWrap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 APR 2018
... active stock selection and risk management benefits of a professional investment manager, CFSGAM head of business development Australia and New Zealand, Harry Moore said. "The new portfolios are constructed and managed by one of Australia's most highly-regarded ...

FASEA consultation could sway retirement outcomes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 APR 2018
... accumulation phase of super when consulting on its new standards. In a new position paper, Challenger has called for the development of a new retirement income framework, comprising more than just purpose built products like Comprehensive Income Products ...