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Regulatory changes stifling innovation

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2015
The increasing role of regulators and ongoing regulatory upheaval is stifling innovation in the superannuation industry, according to research by BNP Paribas Securities Services and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. The research paper ...

The RBA not in full control of dollar-A

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2015
Remember the, "That 40% odds of an April rate cut last week - up from 36% the week before - has now risen to 68% this week" I typed on this space 24 hours ago? They've just gone up to 72% and the Australian dollar's fall to a low of US$0.7597 (down ...

ASIC launches planner register

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
ASIC has launched its Financial Advisers Register service, which allows consumers to search an industry-wide database of financial planners. Designed to facilitate greater transparency in the planning sector, the first phase of the ASIC service has ...

All roads leading to China's "one road"

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
"If you build it, they will come." Reports have it that China's fresh steps to strengthen its weakening housing market - by lowering down-payments, reducing taxes and easing restrictions on the use of retirement savings for home purchases - and expectations ...

JPM navigates super funds towards maritime income strategy

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
J. P. Morgan is looking to bring investments in global shipping to Australian superannuation funds. According to the global asset manager, yield-oriented maritime asset investments offer a combination of benefits: attractive total return potential ...

Industry bodies respond to Hockey's tax debate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
The Financial Services Council, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia and Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees have responded to some of the questions raised in Treasurer Joe Hockey's Tax Discussion Paper. FSC chief executive Sally ...

MTAA and Prime Super buy stake in European trains

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015
Whitehelm Capital has invested $110 million in European train leasing company Alpha Trains Holdings on behalf of MTAA Super, Prime Super and a third institutional investor. The infrastructure manager led the majority investment into the junior debt ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015
The Australian share market has rebounded after suffering its biggest fall in three months on Thursday. All sectors were higher, except gold. Quay Equities managing director David Reynolds said the recovery showed Thursday's sell-off had been over-done ...

US schools should teach finlit

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2015
While US federal and state governments explore ways to boost private savings among Americans and introduce fiduciary standards for advisers, a major association has said a more important step is introducing financial literacy training into school curriculum. ...

Vertically-integrated advice model can work

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015
Despite recent controversies, vertical integration can work if implemented properly, according to Australian Bankers' Association chief executive Steven MA1/4nchenberg. Speaking at the ASIC Annual Forum, MA1/4nchenberg said that conflicts were inherent ...