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J.P. Morgan predicts extended income squeeze

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... risk-adjusted returns." Cash return forecasts in most major currencies were assessed by J.P. Morgan as lower. It said interest rates will be lower across major G4 markets and extend the time horizon over which it expects rate normalisation. J.P. Morgan ...

Industry fund partners with global asset manager

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... asset allocation team. According to Sunsuper, more retirement savers are seeking access to global growth opportunities as interest rates continue to sit at record lows. By bringing PineBridge's expertise in-house, the fund can offer members exposure ...

Chief economist update: Let's talk about debt

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... in 2019-20." In trying to look "fiscally responsible", the government is encouraging households to borrow and spend - interest rates are at record lows after all - to boost economic activity and growth. But with household debt running at 191.1% of disposable ...

Brian Hartzer steps down from Westpac

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... stakeholders including shareholders and having done so it became clear that board and management changes were in the best interest of the bank." A global search for a new chief executive will commence, he added. Westpac is currently working through its ...

APRA floats insurance in super change

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
APRA has floated proposed revisions to prudential standards covering insurance in super, including requiring independent verification of insurance arrangements to ensure they are in the best interests of members. The prudential regulator has released ...

Retail fund swaps out K2

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
... investment review of the K2 Australian Absolute Return investment option, the trustee determined that it was in the best interest of the members to terminate the investment option, and switch members into Schroder Australian Equity investment option," ...

AIST finds issues with FASEA code

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
... guidance is provided except for stating that it is an integral part of dealing fairly with a client and acting in their best interest," she said.

Financial planning pioneer to speak at FPA Congress

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Mitch Anthony, who pioneered life-centered financial advice, will address the annual FPA Congress next week. He spoke to Financial Standard about what advisers can expect from his session. Mitch Anthony has been a thought leader in financial planning ...

Grandfathering phase out tussle continues

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Colonial First State has confirmed it is aiming for mid-year implementation of the phase out of grandfathered remuneration, much to the ire of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP). A CFS spokesperson confirmed to Financial ...

Best of times, worst of times for advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... opportunity for a good advisory business." Hutton pointed to the Royal Commission resulting in increased awareness and low interest rates as twin forces creating demand for financial advice. He explained that people who used to be able to rely on term ...