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Don't fear the inflation reaper: Capital Group

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2018
... - investing in inflation-hedged companies like energy, real estate, precious metals - but also considering digital disruption and the way the global consumer is changing." Reflecting his comments about the changing consumer landscape, Budden noted a ...

Asset managers gearing for growth in 2018

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... wealth management leader Olwyn Alexander said this is a time of contrasts for the sector: optimism, growth and looming disruption - which of course can bring opportunities. "Chief executives are aware of the challenges they face and know what needs to ...

Regulatory disruption hampers long-term vision for super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... dream," Scheerlinck said. She added while it may be easy for those within the industry to get distracted by regulatory disruption such as the Royal Commission, the industry must prioritise more future-focused and member-focused strategies. "That can't ...

Client longevity the largest advice disruptor

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2018
Financial advisers must understand their respective practices will face increased pressure and industry disruption if they fail to properly account for the fundamentals of client longevity. This is the view of Russell Investments managing director of ...

Actuaries Institute names chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... and the institute, having delivered key thought-leadership position papers on issues such as mental health, big data disruption, health care funding and retirement. She has driven significant involvement in the Financial System Inquiry as well as other ...

Suncorp reviews options for life insurance business

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2018
... and repricing benefits, the director's report said. It noted new business volumes were impacted by ongoing industry disruption and heightened regulatory scrutiny. In-force premium rose by 0.9% from growth in retail and direct channels due to stepped ...

Crowe Horwath names senior appointments

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... truly humbled by the opportunity to lead a tremendous business in Murray Darling and Findex, during a period where disruption continues to challenge our thinking. I'm excited about the future of Findex and look forward to the challenges ahead." Crowe ...

Group insurance dominates life insurance channels: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2018
... vehicle, house and contents or health insurance. "How life insurance is obtained is facing a major transformation or disruption, moving away from the more traditional insurance broker (or life insurance salesman) towards purchasing online as well as ...

Infrastructure investment needs rethink

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2018
... alternative routes," he said. His third and arguably most important theme for infrastructure markets is technological disruption. "Investors are starting to consider, and be wary of, the impacts of changes in technology on the way we utilise our infrastructure ...

OpenMarkets appoints executive, announces integration

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2018
... significant win for OpenMarkets - we differentiate our business through technical capabilities and are passionate about disruption through technology. SelfWealth is now the largest user of OpenMarkets API," he said. SelfWealth is a peer-to-peer share ...