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Sponsored adviser survey: two chances to win $500 prize

... you do? And what can asset managers do to enable you to better serve your clients? This is part of a global piece of research that will compare advisers in Australia with advisers in Europe, the US and Asia. To participate in this survey click here.

ASIC finalises IOOF inquiry

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
... case of insider trading, where an IOOF employee was alleged to have traded in securities prior to the release of IOOF's research report on those securities, the regulator found that "the release of the research reports had no material effect on the price ...

So what if Australia loses its 'AAA'?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
Boyoboyoboy, looks like we're in trouble now for this "Lucky Country" could soon run out of luck. No use covering our eyes, ears and noses, it's all over splattered all across the media - old and noveau - Standard & Poor's has just put Australia on ...

Morningstar introduces global risk model

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
... distribution of future returns, instead of relying on a normal distribution." Miller added: "Investors can use the risk model to research securities and construct portfolios to make more informed investment decisions about risk and suitability, at a ...

Fund managers fleeing UK post-Brexit: Preqin

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
... third of alternatives managers are investing less in the UK as a response to the Brexit referendum, according to Preqin research. The research, based on a survey of 140 alternative assets firms and 50 institutional investors, showed that the proportion ...

Folkestone buys first asset for senior living fund

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
... Watermark Partnership. Folkestone's chief executive for seniors living, Stuart Nicolson, said: "After a period of extensive research and analysis, we are pleased to have secured Watermark Castle Cove as our first asset and joint venture with the Watermark ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
AiG performance of construction index The Australian Industry Group's (AiG) performance of construction index jumped to 53.20 in June from 46.7 in the previous month. The index's rise to a 10-momth high was driven by a rebound to expansion territory ...

Longevity driving interest in risk pooled products

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
... need to ensure that the insurance they choose is appropriate for them and their life circumstances." According to Lonsec research, while mortality credits can be an effective means of mitigating longevity risk and avoiding underinsurance, it is essential ...

Defined benefit deficit at $182bn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
Total defined benefit (DB) super liabilities across Australia stood at $340 billion, according to APRA figures. But this amount is backed by only $158 billion in net assets - amounting to a deficit of $182 billion. The announcement by the Queensland ...

New board members at CareSuper

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
... financial services industry spans 30 years and includes senior management roles in funds management, asset consultancy, research and strategic planning. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds several qualifications. ...