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Technology features driving superannuation product development

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
A Rainmaker study of extra benefits and features being offered by super funds in Australia reveals that technology and communication-oriented features are the most active area of product development. Rainmaker noted the results show that funds realise ...

Advice dealer group hires state manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
An advice dealer group is welcoming a former AMP advice manager to head its Queensland business as part of the boutique firm's expansion strategy. Joining Evermore Money Management as Queensland state manager is Chris Chetham. The firm said Chetham ...

Unconscionable super cross-selling will continue: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
The Sedgwick Review failed to address some of the "unconscionable" remuneration practices undertaken by banks to cross-sell superannuation products and nothing is being done to curb this, Industry Super Australia says. In response to the independent ...

Investment group takes majority stake in global advice firm

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
An investment consortium will acquire a majority stake in international advice network Focus Financial, which recently acquired a Brisbane advice firm with MW Lomax and has expressed further plans for its Australian expansion. In the past, Focus has ...

Smarter Money funds get Lonsec tick

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
Two Smarter Money Investments funds have been given a "recommended" rating by Lonsec. The Smarter Money Active Cash (SMAC) strategy was upgraded from "investment grade" by Lonsec as a result of the research house's "high regard for the fund's senior ...

Desperately seeking workers

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
If the latest indications from the Fed's Beige Book are any guide, the US central bank remains on track with its projected two more interest rate hikes this year (after the first rate hike for 2017 announced last month). The latest report also gives ...

IRESS readies industry for super reforms

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
Financial technology provider IRESS is assisting administrators and financial advisers to respond to the introduction of the superannuation laws with several updates. IRESS' superannuation administration platform, Acurity, and its financial advice technology ...

ClearView slams APL standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
Listed financial advice firm ClearView criticised the Financial Services Council's life insurance approved product list draft standard as superficial and ineffectual, saying it will only allow sub-par practices to continue. ClearView managing director ...

AFA launches female excellence in advice award

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
The Association of Financial Advisers will again celebrate the significant contribution made by female advisers to the profession, the community and clients with the launch of the Female Excellence in Advice Award. The award, which is a joint initiative ...

MDA firm hires former Pillar chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
Listed managed discretionary account company Managed Accounts Holdings Limited (MGP) added a former Pillar chief executive to its board with the aim of growing its retail superannuation sector. Peter Brook served as Pillar's managing director and chief ...