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Adviser, Practice of the Year finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2018
The 2018 finalists for the Association of Financial Advisers' most coveted accolades have been announced. In partnership with Zurich, the AFA has announced the three finalists for the 2018 Adviser of the Year Award. This year, Capital Focused's ...

Drought-hit farmers turn to advice

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2018
This July was the driest in Australia for 16 years. Almost 100% of New South Wales and 57% of Queensland is in drought and financial advisers are dealing first-hand with the impact. The numbers are startling yet they don't come close to measuring ...

AustralianSuper secures WestConnex stake

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
... South Wales, the super fund said in a statement. The consortium, which comprises Transurban, AustralianSuper, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Tawreed, made a successful 51% bid for WestConnex. The winning consortium will pay $9.26 billion, with ...

Confidence remains in face of regulatory headwinds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
... costs and a further 15% highlighted falling profit margins as a major challenge. In response, 23% of asset managers said they plan to enhance their service offering. Improving efficiencies are a major focus for 20%, while greater focus on distribution ...

Praemium taps Netwealth analyst for head governance role

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
A senior Netwealth investment research analyst is moving to Praemium. Damian Cilmi joins the managed accounts provider as its new head of investment managers and governance, starting his tenure on Monday, September 3. With the Praemium SMA already holding ...

BT overhauls life cover limits and definitions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
BT has announced a raft of enhancements to its Protection Plans products, including updated medical definitions and increased life insurance cover for farmers and homemakers. Previously capped at $3 million, farmers will now be able to access up to ...

Workers want extra super contributions: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
Working Australians want their employer to contribute more towards their retirement savings, according to latest research from a $57 billion Queensland superannuation fund. Sunsuper released its 2018 Australian Employee Insights Report, which found ...

Advice firm rebrands, confirms independence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
A Victorian financial advice practice is readying itself for the future of advice, rebranding and restructuring its business model to now meet the legal requirements for independence. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Hogben Farrell Financial Planning ...

CFA Australia names first chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
CFA Societies Australia appointed its first national chief executive in an effort to boost engagement with members and the investment industry. Lisa Carroll will focus on delivering greater member value and supporting the growth and recognition of the ...

Retail super funds in hot water: Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
... trustees, Nulis Nominees and MLC Nominees, breached the Corporations Act and Superannuation Industry Act with respect to plan service fees (PSF) and adviser service fees charged that rendered no services in return. Both failed to have controls and risk ...