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Vanguard launches ETF, appoints new lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2019
A new Vanguard ETF commenced trading on the ASX this morning, just as the company announces a new investment head for the Australian quantitative equities business. The Vanguard Global Multi-factor ETF (ASX: VGMF) aims to outperform the international ...

Dealer group acquires bank advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2019
An IOOF-owned dealer group has acquired Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's financial planning business. Bridges Financial Services has entered into a strategic partnership with the bank that will see Bridges take ownership of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's ...

Chief economist update: EUr next

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2019
Just when we're just a handshake away from a Sino-US trade deal, another war on trade this way comes. US President Donald Trump must be wringing his hands at how he succeeded in making China kowtow - er, compromise - to his demands. Trump's ...

Colonial acquisition cost CBA shareholders $53bn: Merlon

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
CBA's decision to purchase Colonial under then chief executive David Murray destroyed $53 billion of value to shareholders in today's dollars, says Merlon Capital Partners. Analyst Hamish Carlisle says CBA overpaid for Colonial in 2000, and ...

SMSFs outshine industry funds for large balances

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
Industry superannuation fund satisfaction outranks retail funds in all categories, but failed to beat self-managed super funds when it comes to larger balances. This is according to Roy Morgan's latest Superannuation Satisfaction Report which found ...

New SMSF admin platform launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
A new one-stop-shop SMSF solution that aims to help financial advisers keep on top of administrative and regulatory burdens has launched. Practical Systems Super meets the needs of small accounting and advice firms by providing services such as fund ...

eInvest to grow active ETFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
Active ETF distributor eInvest will expand its distribution model over the coming year. The firm - founded by senior Perennial Value Management executives - announced it will partner with a range of local and global investment managers across fixed ...

Chief economist update: Two indicators giving the Fed a headache

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
It appears nothing is normal with the Fed's march toward normalising monetary policy. Not only has it stopped in its tracks, the White House wants it to go in reverse. Cue US President Trump's latest "advice" to the Fed: "In terms of quantitative ...

KPMG partner moves to GROW Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
A former KPMG partner and superannuation expert is joining GROW Super as head of strategy in May. Adam Gee will lead GROW's development strategy here and overseas, as well as implement the TINA platform, GROW's blockchain-enabled technology for superannuation ...

Chief economist update: Aussie property price falls become self-fulfilling

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
"It's in a delicate situation. In terms of general direction, we're not surprised [prices have fallen]... That said, [the] downturn has been a bit bigger." These were the Australian Financial Review's (AFR) quotable quotes from its exclusive ...