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Factor-based investment demand strengthens: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
Despite their complexity, the demand for factor-based investment products is forecast to accelerate over the next five years, latest research shows. Allocations to factor-based strategies among global institutional and retail portfolios reached 17% ...

Exclusive partnership brings $35bn global manager to Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
A global specialist in private equity, private credit and clean energy infrastructure with more than $35 billion in assets is entering the Australian market via an exclusive partnership. Capital Dynamics is partnering with Australian distributor Channel ...

Digital assets overlooked in estate planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
Research from two Australian universities found that overlooking digital assets in estate planning could have dire implications for business owners. Most Australians (71%) are unaware of what would happen to their digital assets when they pass away ...

Succession planning ensures quality customer service

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
Financial planning business owners must consider succession planning as another element of their customer service, according to Mentor Education. Mentor Education Group chairman Jim Taggart said true financial advice is an end-to-end commitment that ...

No longer doing it for the kids

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2017
Leaving an inheritance for children is no longer a priority for retirees although seeking out financial advice to help navigate retirement is of high importance. Latest research from Challenger and National Seniors Australia shows 3% of over-50s intend ...

UK regulator increases support for new starters

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017
As part of its crusade to increase competition in the UK's asset management sector, the Financial Conduct Authority will establish a hub to assist new entrants to the industry. Speaking at an investment conference in Europe, FCA executive director of ...

Industry body questions AFCA funding model

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
Funding of the newly established Australian Financial Complaints Authority must be fairly distributed across the financial services industry to reflect the accountability of each sector. In its submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics ...

Emerging infrastructure funds struggling: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
Emerging unlisted infrastructure fund managers are struggling to raise funds, and as many as 15 funds globally reached a final close in the year to August, according to alternative assets researcher Preqin. The number of active emerging funds dropped ...

Regulatory costs unsustainable: FPA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia believes increased red tape across the advice industry will not only reduce competition but see consumers bear the brunt of additional compliance costs. In its submission to the Productivity Commission's ...

ASIC adds life insurance to school curriculums

KARREN VERGARA AND JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
ASIC is ramping up its financial literacy initiatives that plans to incorporate life insurance in curriculums across primary and secondary schools. Already the regulator is undertaking an extensive program with state and territory governments to train ...