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Acadian taps CFS executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 6 JAN 2020
... said. "Acadian has been growing consistently over the past few years and is receiving increasing investor interest. With our focus on strong returns for risk, down-side protection and ESG, our strategies are well placed for advisers and other intermediaries ...

Industry digs deep amid bushfire crisis

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 6 JAN 2020
... assistance. AFCA executive general manager, customer service and resolution Rob Guest said: "We know that right now the focus is on ensuring the safety of yourself, your family and your property." "If you've been impacted, the first step is to contact ...

The super choice of the super wealthy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JAN 2020
An $83 billion super fund is the pick of the bunch for wealthy Australians, according to new research from Roy Morgan. The research focused on identifying Australia's top premium brands and concluded that UniSuper was the fund of choice for the ...

Consultation opens for design, distribution guidance

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
The financial services industry has just over three months to influence ASIC's guidance on the new design and distribution obligations. ASIC has opened consultation on draft guidance for the new design and distribution obligation laws, which are set ...

Pay jockeys super: Federal Court

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2014. ATO deputy commissioner John Ford said the win is an example of the ATO's ongoing focus on reducing the incidence of non-payment of superannuation guarantee, especially by larger businesses. "Super is money set ...

ASX 200 hits female director target

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
The Australian Institute of Company Directors' goal of increasing gender diversity on ASX 200 boards has been met, albeit a year after its original target. The ASX 200 has now achieved 30% female representation on boards. It comes more than four years ...

Westpac served class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2019
... for possible breaches of the Banking Act, including the Banking Executive Accountability Regime. The investigation will focus on the conduct that led to AUSTRAC's investigation as well as the bank's efforts to rectify and remediate the issues. ...

Zenith acquired by private equity firm

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2019
... has ensured their clients that business will continue as normal. "There will be no change to our research and consulting focus, processes or the way our clients and business partners interact with us day-to-day," it said. "We remain committed to enhancing ...

Time-poor advisers to embrace model portfolios

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2019
... portfolios typically requiring advisers to spend more time with clients. With time on their side, Williams said advisers can focus on deepening their relationship with clients, rather than on trading or rebalancing portfolios. "It does not mean opting ...

VFMC partners for transformation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... to thrive in today's environment, it requires comprehensive technology solutions that allow investment professionals to focus on their core business, and not be weighed down by legacy systems." "We're proud to welcome VFMC and build on our established ...