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Majority of Australians without financial plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... travel and entertainment than older generations (48%) and that the lack of housing affordability will be another barrier to wealth (46%). "Through our research we have identified different risk habits and financial planning interests of Australians along ...

Robeco appoints sales manager from Goldman Sachs

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... Dennis described the appointment as "long-anticipated," adding: "We are delighted to welcome Sam to the team as he brings a wealth of local industry knowledge and experience. "Sam will serve clients across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, allowing ...

'Constant tinkering' leaves Australians uncertain: MLC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
... health costs that will be borne by individuals and other significant changes affecting salary and wage patterns and indeed 'wealth'. "The end result has been constant tinkering, or significant unanticipated change, which has left Australians feeling ...

Local hedge funds fighting for insto attention

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
... "perennial" challenge for Australian hedge funds, who are still contending with the "differing requirements of sovereign wealth, superannuation, offshore pension, HNW, family office and retail client bases." This is compounded by additional "institutional ...

GBST profits down in "year of transformation"

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
... from Brexit which has increased market uncertainty, we are in a very strong competitive position in the UK where retail wealth markets are expanding. In capital markets, we are making progress in Asia where our market is growing. The Australian market ...

IRESS profit up 15%

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016
... Australia & New Zealand saw revenue growth of 1% and segment profit grew 3% over the prior half. Compared to the prior half, wealth management revenue increased 5% while segment profit was up 1%. Compared to the previous corresponding period, revenue ...

Efficiency key to performance in low-return world

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016
... includes research based on a survey of 115 asset managers and owners, superannuation funds, financial advice groups, banks, wealth managers, corporate funds, insurers and one sovereign wealth fund. The respondents said that their two greatest concerns ...

Treasurer flags super cap exemptions

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016
... changes that we are making. But we have targeted them very clearly at those who sit at the top end of the income and the wealth system in the country." Fairfax Media has reported Morrison is considering lifting the $500,000 cap to $750,000.

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016
... attributed to the unusually warm weather and a cheaper pound (which boosted tourism) during the month. To this, I would add the wealth effect caused by the sharp gains in the stock market since Brexit. After dropping to a post-Brexit low of 5982.20 points ...

Super reform fears hit AMP earnings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2016
AMP's wealth management division has suffered a major drop in cashflows, down 49.5 per cent year on year. In a statement, AMP said fallen cashflows were a reflection of a volatile investment market and weak investor confidence due to proposed superannuation ...