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KPMG targets super to fix deficit

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... pension phase and reinstating the Low Income Super Contribution for those earning below $37,000. Paul Howes, KPMG head of wealth management advisory, said: "One of the areas we look at in detail is superannuation - and the tax concessions in this space ...

Trust in financial advice falling

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
RaboDirect's Financial Health Barometer has revealed that Australians are becoming less trusting of financial advice, with only 29% of respondents stating they trusted financial advice in 2015, down from 40% in 2014. The survey found that a greater ...

Fintechs to drive Australia's economy

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... new list recognising superior leadership in technology and services innovation throughout Australia and New Zealand, but wealth management's representation is sparse. Yesterday H2 Ventures and Investec launched the 2016 "Tech Pioneers 50", a list selected ...

Paradigm appoints head of operations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... Zuber joins Paradigm from Industry Fund Services, where he was the group's project manager. Prior to that, he was manager, wealth protection, then advice manager, at QInvest. Commenting on his appointment, Zuber explained he would have "several responsibilities ...

Future Fund keeps powder dry

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
... opportunities are more certain. Figures released in its recent update for the March quarter, show the $117 billion sovereign wealth fund has upped its cash weighting to 22.9% and decreased Australian equities to just 6.5% of the portfolio. Developed ...

New JBWere chairman named

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
Andrew Hagger, group executive National Australia Bank (NAB) Wealth has been appointed chairman of JBWere, effective from 21 April 2016. Hagger will replace former NAB group executive, finance and strategy, Craig Drummond, who held the role for over ...

ANZ makes two senior advice appointments

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
ANZ has made two senior appointments for its advice and wealth business. Darren Whereat, now general manager aligned dealers and advice standards, was previously chief executive of RI Advice Group. Prior to that, he was head of key accounts and dealer ...

Majority of family offices move to direct investing: FOX

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... "Investing directly in real estate properties or operating companies is familiar for many family offices that earned their wealth by building businesses," FOX managing director Charles B. Grace, III said. "In the face of volatility in the public markets ...

Gen X and Y not looking to robo advice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... Advisers to develop a wider range of scaled advice packages. Tim Hewson, national partnership manager, residential and wealth at ING Direct said: "This presents some interesting opportunities and challenges for advisers; they have to start to bridge ...

Standard Life makes two senior appointments

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... Australia, Kate brings with her well-developed relationships and an extensive knowledge of the industry. Simon brings with him a wealth of experience across financial planning, superannuation and wholesale distribution nationally which will further strengthen ...