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Global SMA rated superior

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
A separately managed account portfolio providing investors with exposure to major tech disruptors was awarded a superior investment grade rating from SQM Research. The Loftus Peak Global Change Model Portfolio was awarded four out of a possible five ...

ECB nips the bud of rate hike speculations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... further increase would be problematic, particularly in places like Italy, Spain and Portugal, where debt payments are a major cost item and rising yields would curb spending and thwart growth." Not only this, while there's undoubtedly strengthening momentum ...

ABA committing to industry reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
The Australian Bankers' Association announced it will commit to the majority of the Khoury Report's proposed banking reforms, promising to raise its code of practice to meet higher standards. Of the 99 recommendations, the ABA is fully supporting 61 ...

CBA prices inaugural climate bond

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... debt market leader Richard Lovell adding: "Clean energy assets are attracting increasing investor support, including from major institutions such as the Commonwealth Bank." "This is critical for the continued development of the clean energy sector, as ...

Fintechs and instos must align: Saxo

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
The chief executive of a global trading and investment technology firm believes financial institutions must step away from building and owning everything and adopt more collaborative approaches. Saxo Bank founder and chief executive Kim Fournais said ...

Super trustees need better vigilance: APRA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... expenditures" saying that unnecessary costs negatively affect outcomes for members. Speaking to delegates at the 2017 Conference of Major Super Funds (CMSF), Rowell said while expenditures such as undertaking excessive travel, full board attendance at ...

CFS knuckles down on managed accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Colonial First State is in the final stages of a major technology enhancement to its FirstWrap platform. Responding to feedback from financial advisers and their clients, CFS engaged global technology provider IRESS to launch a further suite of separately ...

Super funds support PRI statement on slavery

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... Investors and Cbus have already signed the statement. Speaking to pension fund representatives at the 2017 Conference of Major Superannuation Funds at the Gold coast, PRI managing director Fiona Reynolds said Australia had much to gain from legislation ...

Housing affordability threatens super's future

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... retirement, was commissioned by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and released at the 2017 Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF). It draws a direct link between deteriorating housing affordability and the future adequacy ...

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

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... solving to ensure longevity and continued member engagement. Speaking at the Mavis Robertson Plenary at the 2017 Conference of Major Super Funds, IFM Investors and Industry Super Holdings chair Garry Weaven reminded the audience of the pioneering spirit ...