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Not too late to maximise super

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
With legislative changes only a few weeks away, advisers should be on top of boosting clients' super balances, according to a superannuation expert. Perpetual Private head of strategic advice Colin Lewis told Financial Standard one of the most critical ...

Queensland continues venture capital commitment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
The Queensland Government is spending a further $11 million on venture capital investment via its Business Development Fund, as announced in the state's 2017-18 Budget. Working with Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), the Queensland government ...

Agriculture high on industry fund agenda

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
Australian superannuation funds could take the country's agriculture sector to the next level in global competitiveness but they will need help in doing so. Industry Super Australia has published a discussion paper that responds to calls for the $2 ...

Centrepoint streamlines adviser transitioning

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2017
Advisers wanting to join Centrepoint Alliance can now do so via an online application, speeding up the process for those looking to transition between dealer groups. Head of advice services at Centrepoint, Karen Machovsky said the portal eases the transition ...

Better, but not good enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2017
"Better, but not good enough": this is how the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) sees developments in the global economy. The OECD also answered its own question - "Will risks derail the modest recovery?" - initially posted ...

Economic growth slows to 1.7pct but not as bad as feared

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
Australia's economic scorecard is out. GDP growth has plummeted to 0.3% in the March quarter compared to 1.1% last quarter, leaving economic annual growth at a lackluster 1.7%. Economic growth slowing by one third in past year adds to the pressure piling ...

Super funds not future ready: Mercer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
Fund trustees and executives must start thinking about the future and take ownership of what their funds can control to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. Discussing Mercer's 2020 Super Fund Executive Report - Change or be Changed, Mercer managing ...

Review life insurance ahead of super reforms: BT

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
With the end of financial year and 1 July superannuation reforms fast approaching, advisers shouldn't overlook the value of life insurance arrangements inside superannuation. Keeping in mind concessional and non-concessional contribution limits are ...

Hunter Hall funds and LIC receive makeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
The investment strategies for Hunter Hall's international equities funds will be updated following its merger with Pengana Capital, while the Hunter Hall Global Value board has also received a shakeup. Maintaining the current ethical screens in their ...

Value of advice still unclear: IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
Australians are still dissuaded by the cost of seeking financial advice, despite those that receive financial advice being 21% more likely to have greater piece of mind. A whitepaper from IOOF found the benefits of advice must outweigh the cost in order ...