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Super insurance premiums rise again

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016
... superannuation have increased again across the market resulting in reduced value for members, according to the latest research report from Rainmaker. On average, premium rates for the standard Death and TPD cover increased by 3% in the year to end of ...

Fiduciary fund debuts on key platforms

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016
... named as the top ranking vehicle for risk adjusted performance among regional FOHF investment products by Eurekahedge research house. The fund is ranked number 19 worldwide (2015) for risk adjusted returns amongst fund-of-funds using a similar investment ...

Banks will always take more risk: APRA exec

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016
... scrutiny over risk management and industry culture. Speaking at the Centre for International Finance and Regulation banking research showcase recently, APRA executive general manager policy Charles Littrell said "banks can always take more risk than ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016
UK credit rating The Brexit fallout continues. Credit-rating agencies Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings have downgraded the United Kingdom's sovereign credit rating. Standard & Poor's lowered the UK's credit rating by two notches, from 'AAA' to 'AA' ...

Milford AM appoints Aussie equities head from CFSGAM

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016
... various investment styles, benchmarks and risk profiles. "Wayne also has a strong stock-picking track record and broad research experience, having had coverage responsibility for most industrial and resources sectors over the course of his career."

New Spring FG SMSF platform opens

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016
Spring FG is now taking pre-registrations for its new self-managed super platform, mysuper247, ahead of its full operational launch in July. The platform allows online SMSF establishment, operation and administration as well as access to an array of ...

IAPF, ADPF celebrate property acquisitions

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016

Bremorsing and Bregretting Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016
Be careful what you wish for you might just get it. Events are still fluid, speculations still abound, but one thing is certain Brexiteers got what they wished for but recent reports suggest that the 51.9% who voted to say adieu to the EU now regret ...

Brexit - the Australian connection

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016
Just like almost all other equity markets around the world, Australia's stock market took a beating from the United Kingdom's unexpected vote to leave the European Union (EU) at the referendum held on 23 June 2016. The All Ordinaries index dropped by ...

QSuper public offer move reshapes competitive landscape

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2016
The decision to make Queensland government superannuation funds QSuper and LGIAsuper public offer could have far-reaching ramifications for Australia's superannuation sector. Following legislation introduced in the Queensland parliament earlier in June ...