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Fintechs pose disintermediation threat: CFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... Institute director of content for Asia Pacific and co-author of the report, Larry Cao said fintechs have the ability to build smart experiences that banks couldn't or didn't want to build. Cao urged banks and fintechs to collaborate with a long-term ...

Looking ahead key to flipping bad money habits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
About 10% of Australians struggle so much with debt that it directly impacts their wellbeing and UBank believes widespread financial mismanagement is the result of a severe disconnect from our future selves. UBank, NAB's digital-only offering, conducted ...

Short-termism obsession misses premia: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... volatility, increases dividends and share repurchases, lowers takeover defences, and encourages firms to become more innovative." Smart beta is another strategy that can add more than a 1.5% per annum premium as a result of mispricing effects, the report ...

Self-awareness, adaptability key for asset owners

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... investment goals amid the volatile and uncertain capital markets they operate in. Fifteen global asset owners canvassed in the 'Smart leadership. Sound followership' paper stood out for their strong governance, significant size and thoughtful international ...

Advisers must seek alternative estate planning options: Austock

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
Smart estate planning must include alternatives to the will, says Austock Group. In a note to financial advisers, the registered pooled development fund recommends considering an investment bond. The bond provides for an arrangement that is not only ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... Campaign of the Year - Trade State Street Global Advisors - There's Opportunity in Complexity Finalists BlackRock - BlackRock Smart Beta Legg Mason - Legg Mason Australia Advertising Campaign PIMCO - PIMCO Income Solutions Robeco - Up and Running Integrated ...

Governance professional joins SMSFA board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... "I have deep respect for the technical expertise of my future board colleagues and look forward to joining this team of smart, experienced professionals who partner with management to make a difference in helping Australians take control of their superannuation." ...

Global asset management fees continue to fall

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... hard to predict, small cost reductions deliver guaranteed gains over the long term." Other sectors to experience falls were smart beta funds, down 25% since 2011, and funds of hedge funds, which have cut fees by 20% since the period between 2010 and ...

Finding quality in small caps

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
... exposure moderate, given the higher risk inherent to the sector. Complementing this, research from VanEck suggests that using smart beta can be a way to reduce downside risk in a small-cap portfolio. VanEck highlighted the MVIS Australia Small-Cap Dividend ...

Zurich revamps life insurance products

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
Zurich is offering "generous" rate reductions and discounts on a number of its life insurance products in a major upgrade since acquiring Macquarie Life. The insurer announced it will reduce rates for term, and total and permanent disablement (TPD) ...