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Japan rides the virtuous cycle

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
... virtuous cycle in the economy with the aim of achieving the price stability target of 2 percent." Despite recent improvements in inflation in the year to March, at 0.2% (headline) and 0.2% (core), they remained way below the BOJ's 2.0% target and as ...

Vanguard reduces fees, revises multi-asset strategy

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... sophisticated investment processes." "These changes are part of a consistent evaluation of our funds to see where we can make improvements and how we can ensure they continue to best serve our clients," Reedman said.

Technology features driving superannuation product development

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
... 41%. Extra platform capability is enabling these feature expansions, explained Rainmaker: "these changes reflect the improvements in administration platforms and the functionality that they provide for funds to engage their members." In contrast, investment ...

Smarter Money funds get Lonsec tick

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... respective peer groups - enhanced cash and alternative income - and their performance was considered susceptible to improvements in the efficiency of the Australian fixed income market.

Adviser sentiment turns corner

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... was based on a survey of 209 financial advisers. Four out of the five metrics tracked by the study recorded modest improvements compared to two years ago. Advisers were generally positive about the long-term viability of their practice (up from 4.9 to ...

Life code needs work: ASIC

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... claims process for consumers." He noted that the code in its current form goes some lengths toward achieving these improvements, but "only if insurers adhere to both the technical requirements and the underlying spirit of the thing." Ultimately, Kell ...

AMP upgrades wrap platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... MyAMP account. AMP director of superannuation retirement and investments Vicki Doyle said: "We're focussed on making improvements to the things that matter to advisers, allowing them to spend more time with their clients, helping them achieve their financial ...

Adviser contravenes FoFA obligations

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2017
... arms of AMP, ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac. In the report, ASIC identified a number of areas of concern where further improvements need to be made, including: failure to notify ASIC about serious non-compliance concerns regarding adviser conduct, inadequate ...

MDA provider upgrades offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... abilities and achieve their objectives. "A modern, clean design, when combined with powerful middle and front office improvements, is a proven way to improve adviser efficiency and bolster client engagement," Stephen said. The upgrade is expected to ...

We have made mistakes: CBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
... Committee and admitted "we have made mistakes" and did not do enough to build and sustain customers' trust. "We have made improvements, and still have much more work to do. So by the time we next appear here, there will be a much longer, and still continuing ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA
Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA
ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI
KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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