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Superannuation and debt: Inextricably linked

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
The types of debt held in Australian households shift through the generations, but the amount stays roughly the same - and this has important implications for the superannuation industry. University of Limerick senior lecturer in economics Stephen Kinsella ...

BGL integrates with Xero for single database

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
Clients of BGL Corporate Solutions and Xero will see their compliance workloads reduced following the integration of Simple Fund 360 and CAS 360 with Xero Practice Manager. The two-way integration upgrade will ensure that changes made to a client's ...

Holistic wealth management solutions remain advice key: NAB

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... today need to adapt. Source: 'Empowered Wealth - Exploring the Wealth Management Models of the Future', National Australia Bank

Macrovue hires from Macquarie and BT

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... across Australian and Asian markets. Seshadri makes the move to Macrovue from a consulting position with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Maz Zaman will also join as head of sales, having led large sales teams at BT Financial Group, Link Advice and ...

Currency trend is not our friend

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... currency's direction would be easier to predict if, and only if, it does not stir up reactions in the macro-economy and central bank policy responses. Take for example the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest missive: "The Australian dollar has appreciated ...

APRA names heavyweight panel to investigate CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... experienced panel members to conduct an inquiry into the governance, culture and accountability frameworks of the Commonwealth Bank. Chairman of the Banking and Finance Oath, John Laker; professorial fellow in the Monash Business School, Professor Graeme ...

Group insurance inaction is "robbery": Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... accounts that's transparent enough to curb this problem. CommInsure managing director Helen Troup, one of four Commonwealth Bank representatives to front the hearing today, said it is up to the individual trustees of the super funds to determine how ...

Adviser, SMSF demand driving LIC growth

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
Financial advisers and self-managed super funds are helping drive the strong demand for listed investment vehicles offering wider asset classes and a more diversified portfolio, according to a MinterEllison report. The Australian listed investment companies ...

FPA supports children's financial literacy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... smart and informed financial choices as adults in an easy and enjoyable way. Exercises involve students managing their own bank account where they can transfer money, set up automatic payments and track their spending. Teachers for example, can explore ...

BNP Paribas AM acquires fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
BNP Paribas Asset Management is adding digital advisory services to enhance the digitalisation of its distributors, buying a majority stake in a Belgian fintech. Gambit Financial Solutions is now the preferred partner for all current and future robo-advisory ...