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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard, we look at whether longevity insurance is the key to making retirement funds go the distance. We also investigate why the much-vaunted Asia Funds Passport might not get off the ground andA we speak to MetLife ...

ISA spends $9 million on ad campaign

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2014
... will continue to work with its creative agency responsible for the 'Compare the Pair' ads, The Shannon Company. In an article published yesterday, media publication Mumbrella estimated that the contract currently on tender was worth between $30 and $40 ...

Removal of super from awards top priority: FSC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2014
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has called for superannuation to be taken out of the modern awards system, a move it believes would improve competition among super funds and ultimately benefit members. In its submission to the government discussion ...

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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard, we look at the pros and cons of setting up your own Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). We also investigate the calls from some sectors of the industry to take superannuation out of the modern awards ...

AMP launches integrated wealth app

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2014
AMP has launched a mobile app which allows customers to access their banking, superannuation, insurance and investments. Users can also access AMP's North platform, as well as other investments and direct shares not related to AMP. The product includes ...

FPA puts TASA back in the agenda

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2014
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is putting the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) 2009 back on the advisers' agenda ahead of the implementation in July 1, 2014. The association has put together four webinars and a toolkit campaign that aim to educate ...

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JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
... the thinking behind the proposed amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms. In this edition's feature article, we look at the world of cash and term deposits, asking why so many of investors, particularly those with self-managed super ...

Asset owners must embrace change

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2014
... change in the investment industry, according to Towers Watson global head of Investment Content Roger Urwin. In a recent article in Towers Watson's annual Global Investment Matters publication, Urwin said competitive positioning is becoming a key driver ...

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HARRY PAGE  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard, we take stock of the last 12 months and cast an eye out to 2014. Economists Don Stammer and Richard Gibbs reveal which stories they expect to dominate over the coming year ahead of their appearances at this ...

Lifecycle the future of pensions globally: Mercer

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2014
... the industry funds will be able to compete," he said. However, not everyone agrees that lifecycle is the answer. In an article published on Tuesday, AustralianSuper's Alistair Barker explained the thinking behind his fund's decision not to adopt a lifecycle ...