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Fees down across asset classes: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... investors who appointed managers several years ago to re-evaluate their spending. "Improving value for money continues to be a huge priority among the pension funds and other asset owners we work with. We have seen a big increase in demand over the last ...

Standard Life Aberdeen chair steps down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2019
The co-founder of Standard Life Aberdeen is stepping down from his position as chair of the Standard Life Aberdeen board. Martin Gilbert advised he will not seek re-election at the company's annual general meeting in May next year and agreed with the ...

Industry embraces Mental Health Month

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019
... health through something like a mental health portal along with information about support services like Lifeline can make a huge difference. "Providing that information that people can just read and digest on their own time is a really good non-confrontational ...

Spotlight on super welcomed

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019
... public examination off the agenda, such as underperformance. "What we don't want to see is issues which we know are a huge drain on the system - such as underperformance - sidelined while the review is taking place," he said. "Compulsory superannuation ...

Technology coming for advice jobs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2019
... written by the advice firm to maintain tone and structure. "Bots may not entirely replace humans, but their ability to analyse huge amounts of data and provide unbiased recommendations that take the customer's individual circumstances into account are ...

ASIC super specialist jumps to law firm

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... regulator, together with the universal respect she enjoys in the industry, make her an invaluable addition to our team and a huge asset to our clients." Stringer said of her appointment: "I am delighted to have joined the Herbert Smith Freehills team. ...

Values trump value for retail investors

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2019
Values are driving the decision-making of Australian retail investors, according to KPMG. Latest findings from the global consultancy's research arm KPMG Acuity show Australian retail investors are more concerned about values than perhaps was previously ...

Down but not out: Top advisers adapt

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2019
... new staff about the fact that they might not be an authorised representative from day one - as getting to that point is a huge investment of time and money for the business. The industry must also consider the impact the current environment will have ...

KPMG names financial services head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2019
... as head of its central program office and customer service. Knoll noted the financial services industry was undergoing a "huge amount of change and transformation" and said his role would see him ensure the firm met the changing needs of its clients ...

Chief economist update: Wheels of US recession in motion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... "Your breath first kindled the dead coal of wars And brought in matter that should feed this fire; And now 'tis far too huge to be blown out With that same weak wind which enkindled it." - The Life and Death of King John Bill Shakespeare might just ...