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Safeguard wills with specialist advice: Lawyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... happen - that your will meets your objectives and is legally binding," Smith said. DIY wills are not quite as simple as they sound, she added. "There are some legal aspects that need to be covered to ensure the will is legally valid. But you can make ...

APRA picks NAB veteran for senior hire

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... experience across a range of business activities, and a strong commitment to serving the Australian community by ensuring a sound and well-managed financial system." Adams will join on December 4; he replaces Ben Gully, who resigned and is returning ...

Westpac Group results solid despite challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
... 2015," Hartzer said. About $83 million of the remediation bill was foot by BTFG, which described its result for FY17 as sound. The wealth arm recorded cash earnings of $771 million - down 11% year-on-year. BTFG chief executive Brad Cooper said BTFG was ...

Capital Group takes aim at the fund size myth

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
The notion that asset managers can't deliver outperformance past a certain capacity threshold needs to be put to bed, according to Capital Group head of Australia Paul Hennessy. Speaking at a media event in Sydney, Hennessy noted that Australian investors ...

New consultancy bridges IFA support gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
... subsided system and setting an AFSL is the professional indemnity cover can go from $5000 or $6000 to up to $40,000. This might sound discouraging but on the other hand, advisers won't have to pay a fee to be part of a group, Rimmer said. GreenZone ultimately ...

Super needs greater oversight from APRA: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... need to be aware of, and proactively respond to, challenges and ensure their funds remain 'fit for purpose' - this requires sound planning that takes into account a range of plausible scenarios, provides disciplined monitoring of progress against those ...

QIC boosts US presence with acquisition

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2017
... been able to work closely with our partner FCE to conclude this transaction and provide our clients with a targeted and sound investment opportunity," Leigh said. QIC is one of the largest institutional investment managers in Australia, with $82 billion ...

Fees dominate super choice, RG97 falling short: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
... performance history (64%) and investment flexibility (60%). ISA public affairs director Matt Linden said the results are a sound warning to ASIC and the new Regulatory Guide 97 (RG97) rules about to take effect. Linden said new fee disclosure rules ...

Former Attorney General appointed to Dexus board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... brought a wealth of knowledge and experience in accounting, finance and corporate governance to the board and demonstrated sound and consistent judgement from which the group has greatly benefited. " Alexander will continue with Dexus as chair of Dexus ...

APRA names heavyweight panel to investigate CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... organisational structure, governance, financial objectives, remuneration and accountability frameworks are conflicting with sound risk management and compliance outcomes. At the time, APRA chairman Wayne Byres said the decision to initiate a prudential ...