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KiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund architect remembered

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2021
... political career but taken together they represent one of the most significant contributions any politician has made in recent times." His tenure as Finance Minister also New Zealand have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the OECD, strong economic ...

Clime ousts Schafer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
... served diligently as an independent director on the board since 1 January 2011. During this period, I have strived at all times to add value to the company and its shareholders by pursuing ethical and effective corporate governance," Schafer wrote. His ...

Economic recap: Week to August 6

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
... remain". In Japan, it was all about the Olympics of course. To be able to proceed with the world games in these abnormal times was an achievement in itself. The "thrill of victory". "The agony of defeat". Athletes from around the world are bringing home ...

Morningstar hires advice lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2021
... of product at Midwinter. Prior to that, he was general manager - product at CCUBE Integrated Wealth. "In these changing times, advisers need someone in their corner that they know will be around in two, five, ten years' time," Gower said. "In discussions ...

Clime wants director removed

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2021
... served diligently as an independent director on the board since 1 January 2011. During this period, I have strived at all times to add value to the company and its shareholders by pursuing ethical and effective corporate governance." He went on to say ...

Data to improve TPD outcomes: ASIC

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2021
... capabilities after previously flagging concerns including declining claim rates, withdrawn claims and poor claims-processing times. ASIC's Report 696 TPD Insurance: Progress made but gaps remain outlines the areas that need improvement from the nine ...

Pandemic hasn't killed retail: Airlie

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2021
... the market is really stark. It's a lot cheaper, which I think is people pricing in this expectation that these good times aren't going to last. And I think that's what creates the opportunity." Businesses like Premier Investments - which ...

Spaceship hits $1bn in total assets

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2021
... assets more than doubled from $415 million in July last year to $1 billion now, while total customer base has grown four times in two years to 200,000. The firm says its most popular age cohort is 20-39 years. About 85,000 of its clients invest regularly ...

De Gori to leave FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
... hasn't had the easiest job over the years, leading the industry body through what has been one of the most tumultuous times for financial advice, including the Royal Commission and subsequent regulatory reforms, increasing costs to operate and implementation ...

AMP shakes up advice service model

KARREN VERGARA, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
... executive Francesco De Ferrari proposing changes to BOLR valuations. Many advisers said that proposed valuations of about 2.5 times recurring revenue devalued their business. AMPFPA chief executive Neil Macdonald said at the time that, under contract ...