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The case for indexed annuity bonds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... instruments that can be traded by long-term investors and "free from incentives to increase turnover and costs." IABs are "ideal investments for superannuation funds and borrowing vehicles for local and state governments to fund public assets without ...

Life insurers cautious about My Health Record

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
As My Health Record draws criticism and scrutiny, life insurers are cautious as to the merits of the initiative and its potential implications for the industry. The e-health policy has hogged much media attention in the last fortnight as Federal members ...

Industry bodies respond to RG97 review

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2018
... products and investment options easily. A database, such as ASIC's MoneySmart website, run by a government agency would be ideal, he said. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck welcomed such a proposal, saying ...

HUB24 introduces low-cost product

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... directed portfolio service (IDPS) and superannuation products. To be introduced in August, the HUB24 core offering will be ideal for clients with low account balances or those seeking a less sophisticated solution. It will offer a limited investment ...

SMSF administrator chief joins advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... business development experience, including her former role as chief executive of a market-leading SMSF administrator, is the ideal background for this critical role of building greater awareness of Prime and its related brands," he said. "Olivia is viewed ...

MyFiduciary partners for compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
... about the assets they manage, and provide enhanced and automated portfolio oversight and operations. It says JHC Neon is an ideal solution to achieve both. MyFiduciary director Aaron Drew said the partnership is well-aligned with the consultant's ...

FASEA names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority appointed a new chief executive from APRA. Formerly general manager of APRA's specialised institutions division, Stephen Glenfield will take on the role from 1 August 2018. He replaces inaugural ...

HUB24 inks MDA, tech deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2018
HUB24 will deliver both a managed portfolio solution and a new administration solution to a boutique financial advice group. The $7.4 billion platform provider was selected by Fitzpatricks Private Wealth to develop a tailored managed portfolio solution ...

SMSFs missing out on returns

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2018
... compared to higher-performing SMSFs. "This means that the majority of SMSF members are in funds likely to achieve lower than ideal investment outcomes. To ensure their retirement savings last as long as they do, SMSF members should review the amount ...

ASX invests in e-property settlements business

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... Australian financial market for decades," ASX managing director and chief executive Dominic Stevens said. "InfoTrack is the ideal partner as the market leader in legal and property search. It has 18 years' experience and brings a deep understanding of ...