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Morningstar releases DDO solution

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
With the October 2021 deadline for ASIC's new product design and distribution obligations fast approaching, Morningstar has released a new solution. "The most meaningful way to keep regulatory compliance costs low for industry participants and consumers ...

Hume expands portfolio

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
Following a cabinet reshuffle, minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume will now take on responsibility for women's economic security. Hume's title is now minister for women's economic security, minister ...

Chief economist update: BOJ has no plans to ease easing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept monetary policy settings at its March meeting - short-term key interest rate at minus 0.1% and the target for the 10-year Japanese government bond yield at around 0%. It also pledged that it "will continue with Quantitative ...

REA Group to acquire Mortgage Choice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
REA Group has entered into an agreement with Mortgage Choice to acquire 100% of outstanding shares for $1.95 cash per share in a deal worth $244 million. Mortgage Choice has a loan book of $54 billion, settlements of $11 billion in 2020 and in the six ...

Investment bonds a good alternative to Wills: GDG

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
Investment bonds are the second-most effective investment solution after superannuation, and a good alternative to Wills, according to Generation Life senior distribution manager Laura Salsbury. Speaking at Financial Standard 's first Technical ...

Chief economist update: Strike while iron ore cools

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... due to concerns over further reduction cuts in Tangshan - China's top steel-producing city - under its anti-pollution plan. But akin to previous episodes, this is likely to be a pause rather than the beginning of the end of the rise and rise in iron ...

De Ferrari hasn't resigned: AMP

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
AMP has confirmed its chief executive Francesco De Ferrari has not tendered a resignation, amid speculation. The Australian Financial Review on March 25 reported De Ferrari was set to resign on the day, after just over two years at AMP. The report added ...

APSS explores merger with Sunsuper

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... Members' super benefits will be protected," Birrell said. The merged fund will provide Australia Post with a corporate plan within its structure and maintain APSS's defined benefits scheme funded by Australia Post. APSS members' accumulation ...

Advice association chief steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
The chief executive of the Association of Financial Advisers has stepped down after four years in the role. Phil Kewin has led the AFA since 2017, having succeeded Brad Fox as chief executive in March of that year. He said the time is right to hand ...

TelstraSuper expands membership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
TelstraSuper is expanding its membership, opening its doors to friends of members. Effective this month, existing TelstraSuper members may refer their friends to join the $22 billion corporate fund. The process is simple, the corporate fund told Financial ...