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SMSF wind-ups spike: ATO

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
The number of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) wind-ups shot up in the last 12-24 months, according to Australian Tax Office data. Latest ATO data reveals in 2014 the number of SMSF wind-ups was 12,654 and hovered around that point, reaching ...

Communication fails to keep member interests at heart

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Many superannuation fund members are feeling confused after receiving communication from trustees attempting to explain the new Protecting Your Superannuation Package laws. Some super funds however, are outshining others. APRA wrote to trustees today ...

Former AMP adviser pleads guilty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
A former AMP adviser has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200,000 in client funds. Trevor William Martin of Kiama, New South Wales has pleaded guilty to three counts of dishonestly obtaining client funds in the District Court of NSW. An investigation ...

UBS co-head of equities departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
The co-head of equities for Australia and New Zealand at UBS stepped down after 15 years with the firm. Chris Williams had been in the role since May 2015 alongside Steve Boxall, who will now have the sole responsibility for the role. Williams joined ...

Chief economist update: RBA refused to blink in May

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Despite high expectations that it would leading up to its May Board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) didn't only NOT cut the official cash rate - it kept it unchanged at a record low 1.5% - it also maintained its ...

TAL restructures retail arm, announces job cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
TAL is making major changes to its retail business that will make some jobs redundant after reviewing its recent acquisition of Asteron, Suncorp's Australian life insurance business. Realigning the retail businesses will consequently reduce headcount ...

Should super funds segregate pension assets?

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
With 2.8 million super accounts slated to enter pension phase over the next decade, is it time superannuation funds follow QSuper's lead and start segregating their pension assets? That's a question a new research paper by Parametric managing ...

SMSF gender gap reduces over time

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Latest research from Class shows the superannuation gap between men and women reduces over time in SMSFs yet remains significant. According to the self-managed super administrator, men have a 42% higher average balance than women when SMSFs are established. ...

Lonsec to acquire in-house managed account offerings

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Lonsec is looking to help financial advisers transition away from conflicted advice models by acquiring their in-house managed portfolios. Lonsec is offering to purchase in-house managed portfolio solutions from advice licensees, allowing advisers to ...

Social infra to become core investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
High population growth, changing community needs and an ageing population will spur investment in social infrastructure. Speaking at the Property Funds Association conference, Arena REIT managing director Rob de Vos said: "An ageing population and proportionately ...