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Renewed calls to remove super from political cycle

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016
Superannuation policy decisions must be taken out of the Budget and election cycles to prevent a drop in confidence in the system. That was the shared view of a panel of policy experts at the SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide that included ...

Behavioural coaching is the best route to 'adviser alpha'

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016
... are the solution to the question of why retail investors leave so much of the possible return available in markets on the table, according to Vanguard head of investment strategy group Asia Pacific, Jeff Johnson. Addressing an audience of financial planning ...

AIA revamps digital strategy

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
AIA Australia hopes to change the way people engage with life insurance by personalising products and focusing on storytelling. Following an extensive review of the company's digital presence by global design and strategy firm Frog, AIA Australia plans ...

CFS launches app for advisers

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016
Colonial First State (CFS) has launched a new mobile app on both Apple and Android devices that aims to cut down the time financial advisers spend on administration. The initial app release allows advisers who use CFS platforms to have free access to ...

Half of financial services to divest: EY

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... divestment is firmly rooted in having an in-depth understanding of the business's value. Too often, sellers leave money on the table, particularly when they are enticed by unsolicited offers," Hammes said. The survey found companies who used their last ...

Government proposes super portfolio disclosure

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015
Super portfolio disclosure is one of a number of measures tabled by the Federal Government to help Australians make more informed decisions about their superannuation. The Federal Government is also proposing using consolidated MySuper data to compare ...

Parliament tables new tax laws for investment trusts

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2015
The Government tabled the Tax Laws Amendment (New Tax System for Managed Investment Trusts) Bill 2015 in Parliament on the last day of the sitting season. If approved, the proposed rules will apply from 1 July 2016 and will reduce complexity, increase ...

ACCI supports closing tax breaks on high balances

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015
... policy, John Osborn, described Australia's superannuation system as the "envy of the world." "We need to keep all ideas on the table, especially ones that have the potential long terms benefits of promoting economic growth and reducing pressure on future ...

New mobile broking platform launched in Australia

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2015
Capital market technology firm, Dion Global, has launched its mobile trading platform in Australia. Through an adviser desktop, tablet and mobile platform, the trading suite integrates with portfolio and back office systems providing CRM "productivity ...

AIRA calls for fast-tracked reporting season announcements

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2015
... for the interim seasons. They were 20 and 21 August in the 2014 final reporting season and 18 and 20 August in 2015 (see table below). The survey results will be discussed at AIRA's Annual Conference being held at the Westin Hotel, Sydney on Thursday ...