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Chief economist update: Confidence down, conditions up

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 12 SEP 2018

Et tu, Brute? The Australian version of the Shakespearean drama, Julius Caesar, that saw Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull politically assassinated (and replaced with the Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison) in the dying days of August may have played a ...

Unlisted property returns surpass equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 11 SEP 2018

The unlisted property sector outperformed Australian and global equities over the last financial year despite rising rates and global economic uncertainty, latest research shows. Australia's unlisted property sector returned 18.7% while local equities ...

Life insurers admit to misconduct: Royal Commission

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 10 SEP 2018

This morning the Royal Commission heard about instances of misconduct in the life insurance industry and where conduct fell below community standards and expectations. Opening the sixth round of Royal Commission hearings, counsel assisting Rowena Orr ...

Hostplus VC assets to hit $1bn

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 10 SEP 2018

Hostplus is tipped to become the largest investor in venture capital in Australia as assets are forecast to reach $1 billion by the end of September. Hostplus chief investment officer Sam Sicilia told the AIST Super Investment Conference that the $33 ...

Planning diploma relevant despite FASEA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 10 SEP 2018

New education requirements will not be the end of the Diploma of Financial Planning, according to a leading industry education provider. Currently the minimum education requirement for financial advisers, Mentor Education believes the DFP will continue ...

Chief economist update: Trump's beggar thy neighbour policy

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 10 SEP 2018

Another month, another strong US labour market report. The time before US President Donald Trump would have had consumers, businesses and investors everywhere dancing in the streets and singing hallelujah. This is due to the rationale that the US economy's ...

Platform providers crack S&P/ASX 300

KANIKA SOOD | FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2018

Two platform providers have slid into the S&P/ASX 300 after the index provider executed a quarterly rebalance of its Australian indices at the close of reporting season. Praemium and HUB24 are now both in the S&P/ASX 300 which represents the largest ...

UK adviser competency to be re-evaluated

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018

Financial advisers in the UK are facing similar challenges to their Australian counterparts, with the Financial Conduct Authority introducing a new assessment aimed at raising standards and competence. The FCA has partnered with the Chartered Insurance ...

Women missing from C-suite lineups

KANIKA SOOD | THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018

Women take up less than one in five positions in the C-suites of financial services companies, even though they account for more than half of the entry-level workforce. According to new research from McKinsey & Co, women are also 24% less likely than ...

Trustees caught in a balancing act

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018

The financial services Royal Commission exposed substantial breaches of fiduciary duties that show superannuation trustees have to lift their game and improve governance standards, a legal expert says. Holding Redlich partner Paul Faure told the AIST ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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