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Mason Stevens to launch super, grows SMA menu

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
Mason Stevens is shaping up for a big year, with the platform provider announcing a number of key projects to roll out in 2017. Speaking at an event in Sydney today, managing director Thomas Bignill confirmed Mason Stevens will launch a retail super ...

Wednesday delivery

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017
Perhaps we'll have clearer skies by Wednesday. One that will affect economies and financial markets everywhere. Wednesday (or Tuesday night US time), is the day when US President Donald Trump speaks before the joint-session of Congress, where he, hopefully ...

In search of that elusive Australian animal spirit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
Yesterday's decision by the Fair Work Commission to slash Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers threw another spanner in the works for RBA Governor Philip Lowe's positive outlook ...

Mercer launches LifetimePlus 2.0

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
In order to make its longevity solution more accessible to retail investors and advisers, Mercer has created a second version of LifetimePlus. The new version incorporates 35% growth assets - originally it was fully defensive - and has been streamlined ...

Bligh appointed ABA chief executive

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
Former Queensland premier Anna Bligh will replace Steven Munchenberg as chief executive of the Australian Bankers Association, a role which will require her to weather the storm of a possible Royal Commission into the major banks. In a statement Bligh ...

Dealer group announces promotion and partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... Design, to provide highly affordable, semi-automatic digital web solutions." Co- Founder of SHMarketing & Design and Feedsy, Steve Holme, said: "Financial advisers still have a chance in 2017 to be leaders in the digital space in 2018 and it's great ...

Zurich grows life risk distribution team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... business development associate, both reporting to the strategic development team. In Western Australia: Richard Burton and Steve Coyle join as business development managers. Brooks said the appointments follow Zurich's recent acquisition of Macquarie ...

Merlicek to retire, IOOF appoints new CIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON AND DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2017
After eight years leading the IOOF investment team and strategy, chief investment officer Steve Merlicek is stepping down in June. The celebrated executive has been instrumental in delivering impressive fund performance, especially for IOOF's multi-manager ...

Banks flag adviser transparency in customer program

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
Led by the Australian Bankers' Association, Australia's largest banks are launching new initiatives aimed at improving customer satisfaction. The Better Banking program consists of three key steps. These are a renewed commitment to support customers ...

CFM trust rated by Zenith

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... collected from markets at a fraction of the cost of typical two and 20 models, with greater liquidity. Head of CFM Asia Pacific, Steve Shepherd said: "These attributes have been recognised by financial advisers looking for true-to-label alternative solutions ...