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Digital transformation challenges super funds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2018
AustralianSuper has been ranked the top superannuation fund for member engagement services in 2017, at a time when funds across the industry grapple with digital transformation, Investment Trends research shows. Sunsuper, HESTA, QSuper and Hostplus ...

AFA criticises draft FASEA standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUN 2018
The Association of Financial Advisers released its assessment of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority's 12 draft standards, pointing to numerous areas that need clarity and focus, particularly around governance at the licensee level. ...

Fidelity extends institutional capability

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2018
... International has appointed a former AMP Capital executive to head up its institutional business as the needs of its clients evolve. Joining the firm from his current post as head of institutional business at AMP Capital is John Meagher. Meagher previously ...

BlackRock names new head of iShares Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2018
BlackRock appointed a new head of iShares for Australia, promoting from within. Jonathan Howie will be succeeded by Christian Obrist, relocating to Australia to take up the position. Howie has taken on a new role as head of index strategy, Asia-Pacific. ...

Advisers struggling with SMSF diversification

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2018
... (45%), liquidity (42%) and product costs (41%). SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said the sector continues to evolve with close to 2000 new funds being established each month. Further, 154,050 trustees projected to move into retirement within ...

Managed accounts aid adviser time management

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2018
... effectiveness (47%), tax effectiveness (43%) and customisation (23%). "The benefits managed accounts are seen to offer evolve with client type. For example, with lower balance clients, they are more likely to be valued for giving access to listed investments ...

Mental health to transform life insurance: ANZ Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2018
... sector, with more than 23% of income protection claims now involving a mental health condition, she said. "Our sector must evolve so it can meet the changing expectations of customers and their needs. There is now an enhanced focus on wellness across ...

PIMCO partners with data and analytics platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2018
... integral to PIMCO's investment process and this strategic partnership with Beacon will allow us to continue to innovate and evolve as the industry changes." "Our portfolio managers around the world will have broad access to Beacon's platform for faster ...

Application fees increase for tax advisers

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... forward to continuing to assist a growing population of registered tax practitioners as the tax profession continues to evolve in response to changing business practices, technological improvements and globalisation of the tax system."

FIIG Securities appoints Deutsche manager

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 30 APR 2018
... managing director Jim Stening said: "Anne-Marie's expertise will be a great asset to the FIIG team, helping us to grow and evolve our business, working to optimise processes, reduce risk and increase profitability." She has worked at Deutsche for the ...