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Guild Super chooses new administrator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021
... to submit requests to change investment options or personal details online and will be able to receive electronic communication from the fund. From April 27 to May 1, members will find that the online portal has limited functionality as the fund transitions ...

Pandemic spurs advice, insurance rethink

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 APR 2021
... following a review. "Now is the time for advisers to be investing in relationship-building and clear, transparent communication to help their clients make sound financial decisions for their future. Reviews have always been critical in helping advisers ...

Value managers fight back: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
... index's performance. Financials were the standout contributor, delivering 12.1% over the quarter, followed next by communication services and consumer discretionary.

Tech, behavioural science to engage clients

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2021
Wealth managers and financial advisers are encouraged to use technology and behavioural tools to assist clients in making better financial decisions, according to behavioural finance experts. Oxford Risk said blending technology and behavioural science ...

HNWs change views on advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021
New research from Investment Trends has revealed that high-net-worth investors in Australia have changed their view of professional financial advice since the pandemic. Investment Trends found that there are 485,000 HNW investors in Australia as of ...

First Super hires from Cbus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2021
Industry fund for the pulp and paper sector First Super, which has $3.5 billion in funds under management, has appointed a deputy chief executive from Cbus. Michelle Boucher has stepped into the deputy chief executive role at First Super, where she ...

Mercer calls for delay to super reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
... the benchmark that have been made for risk management purposes," Mercer said. Knox also told the committee that communication to members of underperformance will likely lead to those members that are engaged looking to switch funds, while those who are ...

Chief economist update: Fourth wave threatens Olympics, growth outlook

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
... Mrs. Miyagi further reducing their spending on food (-4.2% in February from -2.2 percent in January), transport and communication (-13.0% from -3.5%) and medical care (-6.7% from -5.7%). This is a perfectly rational response given the persistent decline ...

VGI appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2021
The Sydney hedge fund has hired a former head of BlackRock's Australian ETF business as its chief executive. Jonathan Howie was appointed to the role by the board of VGI Partners, which is chaired by Robert Luciano. The appointment is effective ...

Rainmaker reveals 2021 AAA super products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
Of the 692 superannuation products reviewed by Rainmaker, 29% have received a AAA Rating for 2021, with 11 offerings added to the list. Rainmaker looked at 692 products from 178 superannuation funds for its annual assessment. In analysing the offerings ...