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Mainstream loses super fund contract

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
A superannuation fund has terminated its administration contract with Mainstream after it announced plans to merge with a larger super fund in July. Combined Super has filed a termination notice with Mainstream Group Holdings ahead of its intention ...

Easton buys SMSF service provider

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
Easton Investments has acquired a company which authorises accountants to provide SMSF advice services. The SMSF Expert has a limited AFSL and runs a subscription-based model, providing dealer services including compliance, training, technical support ...

FPA appoints former ASFA adviser

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
The Financial Planning Association of Australia has snapped up an Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia senior policy adviser to fill a newly-created role. The FPA has created the role of professional practice manager to focus on the association's ...

Custody contract up for grabs

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... SA's custody contract for the last 18 years. The investment manager said the custody tender is a key part of its strategic plan and of its ongoing governance of material outsourced arrangements, as its client base and FUM continues to grow. Funds ...

Labor super reforms can reach further heights: Industry

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... consider the impact that any future changes to super would have on women." The Financial Services Council (FSC) said Labor's plan should be commended because it helps all Australians on the path to a comfortable retirement. FSC director of policy and ...

Labor commits $400m to gender super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... superannuation accounts of women on parental leave among several other measures. Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced a plan to add $400 million to the super balances of women in receipt of Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave entitlements. It will also ...

Advisers granted stat dec authorisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... act as a trustworthy and authorised witness to the important documentation required to finalise and implement a financial plan. "This change follows on from the enshrinement of the terms financial planner/adviser in law. Another sign that the occupation ...

Frydenberg appoints second APRA deputy chair

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
... and policy expertise. Frydenberg said the strengthening of regulators such as APRA and ASIC was part of the government's plan for a stronger economy, and added Lonsdale's appointment was an example of the Government's investment in Australia's financial ...

Open APIs old news: Midwinter

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
Fintechs not supporting open APIs won't be around in five years' time, according to a Midwinter executive. Midwinter chief technology officer and executive director Andrew McClelland believes open application programming interfaces (APIs) are now a ...

ASIC commences civil action against ANZ

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 SEP 2018
... 2015, ANZ issued a release to the ASX stating: "ANZ announces Institutional Placement (fully underwritten) and share Purchase Plan to raise a total of $3 billion." On 7 August 2015, ANZ issued another release stating among other things: "ANZ today announced ...