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Industry bodies attack SG freeze speculation

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016
... is hard to believe the government would seriously consider capping increases to universal, compulsory super, one of the major pillars in our retirement income system and our economy," said ISA chief executive David Whiteley. "These proposals would reduce ...

Former QIC multi-asset head departs

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016
Institutional investment manager QIC announced the former head of its global multi-asset (GMA) team is departing to a major Middle Eastern investment fund. QIC recently announced the resignation of Adriaan Ryder, who most recently was focused on strategic ...

Macquarie reports annuity business profit dips

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
... concluded, "Macquarie remains well-positioned to deliver superior performance in the medium-term due to its deep expertise in major markets, strength in diversity and ability to adapt our portfolio mix to changing market conditions, the ongoing benefits ...

Rubik appoints insto account manager

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
... management Marc Hraiki, and will be based in Melbourne. "Lanie brings an impressive skillset and extensive experience in helping major financial services clients, just like ours, build contemporary financial advice models," Rubik chief executive Iain ...

US dollar downed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
... The composite index dropped to 53.5 in January from 55.8 in December - less than expectations for a 55.1 print - with the major components of the report - business activity; new orders; employment -- exhibiting a similar weakening. This followed the ...

ANZ reduces 146 Oasis staff in Macquarie partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2016
ANZ and Macquarie have partnered to develop a new wrap platform for ANZ advisers. Under the agreement, Macquarie will take effective stewardship over ANZ subsidiary business Oasis, with ANZ staff being reduced over the next 18 months as administration ...

WAM Capital profit triples

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2016
... 16.5% against a 6.4% increase in the same period last financial year. This 157.8% increase in relative performance was the major driver of the growth in profit. Chairman Geoff Wilson said the strong performance came amid a volatile and challenging year ...

CBA says most customers received appropriate advice

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2016
The fourth update on CBA's Open Advice Review has been released, which the bank said is evidence that the "majority of customers" assessed so far received appropriate advice. The report, prepared by Promontory Financial Group, is based on the nearly ...

BetaShares Australian share fund gets Lonsec approval

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2016
... concerns, by actively monitoring sharemarket volatility, and applying a handbrake when volatility rises to reduce the impact of major market declines." The fund is the eighth BetaShares product to be given a "Recommended" or "Recommended (Index)" rating ...

Morningstar says retirees need balance

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016
The latest research paper by Morningstar confirms balanced investment portfolios are most likely the best option for Australians when considering all the trade-offs around retirement income. Looking at the probability of successful withdrawal rates ...