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APRA voices concern over super in-house investment

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2013
... in Perth, APRA Member Helen Rowell also voiced concern about the movement towards increased member investment choice. "A sound investment strategy is one of the key elements in members achieving adequate benefits for their retirements," she said. "There ...

Survivor: the Philippines

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2013
... name) is predicted to slice around a half percentage point to this year's 7.3%-7.5% GDP growth forecast. While this doesn't sound much, it matters a lot for every Filipino man, woman and child who needs every point percentage of growth they could get ...

Cap scrap leaves tax abuses unanswered

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2013
... gone, but when is the underlying integrity issue going to be addressed?" Boccabella argued that the Labor government "had a sound basis for arguing that capping can be justified on the private benefit aspect" because "there has been a steady stream of ...

Super funds 'fair game' for activist scrutiny

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2013
... more general ethical option) listed its largest single holding as BHP Billiton. Other funds known for their environmentally-sound investments, such as Local Government Super and HESTA, have no stated policy on fossil fuels. According to AIST chief executive ...

Rational exuberance?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2013
... -- to the prices of equities, properties and bonds, that is. QE has turned markets sentiment from jumping at any creaking sound to singing, "I am strong, I am invincible...", no it's not because "I am woman" but because the central banks' got our backs. ...

We're watching you, APRA warns trustees

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2013
... of the trustee and its funds," she said. "We will seek to satisfy ourselves that the directors of senior management have sound understanding of key issues, and the steps being taken to address them." She said APRA will be raising the bar, warning trustees ...

Super members want 12% guaranteed super increase

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2013
... contributions, while 89% supported compulsory superannuation in general. FSC chief executive John Brogden said: "This is sound evidence that our superannuation system is working well and is on track to achieve its goals. "It is clear that consumers want ...

NGS Super rethinks ESG as green option flops

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
... said that a consultation process found that members expressed more concern for positive social impact than environmentally sound investment. Rodwell-Ball said he was surprised by the turn away from environmental concerns. "Our green shares are our least ...

Bombora signs first partner, signals more expansion

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
... previous licensee Lonsdale Financial Group. In welcoming CRA as Bombora's first signing, Handley: said "word-of-mouth and a sound, non-aligned boutique business model and marketplace offering designed to complement, engage and support the dedicated needs ...

Elders to axe 10% of workforce

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2013
... managing director Malcolm Jackman said that "the pillars of the overall business restructuring plan have provided Elders a sound an sustainable footing with a clear focus for the future." The group's financial advice business Elders Rural Services is ...