Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 3391 - 3400 of 6605 results for "Future2"

Two-year road to Brexit begins

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
It's official. It's signed, sealed and delivered. Making good on the promise she made in October last year, UK prime minister Theresa May invoked Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union formally setting in motion the two-year time limit for negotiations ...

Productivity Commission proposes default super overhaul

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
The Productivity Commission has released its anticipated draft report on alternative default models in superannuation, looking at ways to introduce more competition in a system where members do not exercise fund choice. The commission has developed ...

Nikko AM hire targets innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
Following research into the future of product innovation and development, Nikko Asset Management Australia has created a new executive role to drive the firm's product agenda. Hendrie Koster has been appointed as head of product and strategy, with Nikko ...

FPA pushes tax deductible incentives

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia is advocating for tax deductions of management fees and costs associated with the initial preparation of a financial plan. In its pre-budget submission to the Federal Government, the FPA says ongoing management ...

Record crowd rocks FICAP

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
The Financial Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) raised more than $200,000 at its 11th annual 'Who Wants to be a RockStar?' fundraiser last night. Heavy rains couldn't dampen the spirits of FICAP's record crowd of more than 900 who rocked out in ...

Housing affordability threatens super's future

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
Australia's declining home ownership rate has become so serious that it is imposing a significant threat to the adequacy of Australia's retirement income system, according to a new report. If the trend continues retirees will be increasingly forced ...

Collective power: What's next for profit-to-member funds?

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
Industry super thought leaders have urged the sector to harness the power of the collective and collaborate more closely on problem solving to ensure longevity and continued member engagement. Speaking at the Mavis Robertson Plenary at the 2017 Conference ...

Professional standards need deeper thought: Consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
Financial advisers must look beneath the surface of the recently enacted professional standards legislation and start combating the real challenges facing the developing advice profession. Assured Support principal and founder Sean Graham believes the ...

SMSFA appoints high profile former politicians

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
The SMSF Association is hailing their commitment to "getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation and financial services" with the appointment of two high-profile public figures. Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner and ...

Fund managers reshuffle board for $413bn merger

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
The new board has been selected for the historic global funds management merger announced in October last year. Following the completion of the merger between Henderson Group and Janus Capital, the new board will consist of chair Richard Gillingwater ...