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New global sales head at Janus Henderson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
Janus Henderson Investors appointed a global head of distribution who was most recently a sales leader at BlackRock. Suzanne Cain will join Janus Henderson on May 20. She will also sit on the fund manager's executive committee. Based in Denver ...

Super funds grapple with PYSP deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
The looming Protecting Your Super reforms is putting some superannuation funds at risk of not meeting the deadline as they scramble to have compliant systems and processes in place. QMV principal consultant for legal and risk Jonathan Steffanoni says ...

MAX Awards 2019: Get voting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
The finalists for the 2019 Financial Standard MAX Awards have been named and voting is now open. Voting is now open for the annual MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards, recognising individuals, teams and organisations in the financial ...

Chief economist update: Same challenges, differing reactions

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
Deemed the sexiest accent in the world by 'Big 7 Travel', it would have been better (dare I say, sexier) that instead of a printed statement, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr verbally delivered the news that: "The Official ...

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 ...