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Rewards program to boost super savings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2018
... has launched a rewards program that helps boost members' superannuation savings. GuildSuper launched SUPERSUPER this week, a shop-and-reward program that teams up with participating retailers and automatically contributes to members' superannuation ...

Cybercrime protection inadequate: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
... decomposed these threats into controls and finally set up key measures to take stock of IAG's total financial exposure This week, we find out if stopping life insurers asking applicants if they have undertaken a genetic test is the right move for ...

Chief economist update: Americans who want work will find it

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
Financial markets expect the US Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting this week (7-8 November) to be a ho-hum event. In fact, the CME FedWatch Tool puts the probability of the Fed keeping the fed funds rate at 2-2.25% at 92.8% - almost a sure "no change" ...

Life insurers fear genetic testing changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... across all channels said they would accept genetic test results from applicants who already had genetic tests on hand. This week, the Financial Services Council announced it will spearhead a new moratorium to stop using genetic test results as part of ...

Advisers choose their own journey on BT hub

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... needed basis will be the key ingredient to growth in BT Financial Group's newly-launched adviser hub. Commencing this week and first flagged in July, BT Open Services is a financial adviser hub set up to support advice practices with services such ...

Assistant Treasurer warns super funds to lift engagement game

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
Federal Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert slammed superannuation funds for not doing enough to engage members and for specifically letting the issue of multiple accounts get out of control. Robert told this week's Financial Services Council policy ...

Diversa executive joins managed accounts specialist

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2018
... executive general manager, fiduciary services Stephen Blood. OneVue owns Diversa. Additionally, OneVue updated its investors this week on its September quarter performance. Its managed fund administration service added nine new funds, meaning this business ...

Advice group continues education standards preparation

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
... the industry. Elders Financial Planning awarded a 16 education scholarships at their national conference in Glenelg this week. Elders has now delivered 31 scholarships over the last two years as part of an upskilling program in line with proposed FASEA ...

More SMSF auditors disqualified

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018
On top of reporting statistics about its SMSF auditor action this week, ASIC has disqualified a further two auditors. John Gilliland and Douglas Coghlan, both from Queensland, have been disqualified for breaching independence requirements. ASIC found ...

Tobacco-free portfolios divide investors: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2018
... Bennelong Funds Management, Colonial First State, Crescent Wealth, Magellan Asset Management, Natixis, Robeco and Westpac. This week we ask whether you're confident with your cybersecurity protection. View this week's poll here.