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Japanese broker targets Aussie SMSFs

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
One of Japan's largest online broking platforms is soon to launch in Australia with a focus on self-managed superannuation funds and financial advisers. Within two months the Monex Group expects to be operating in Australia, providing clients with trading ...

APRA puts super funds on notice

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority will consult on a raft of proposed changes to the superannuation prudential framework, in an effort to lift operation governance practices of regulated superannuation trustees. The proposals were outlined ...

Insurers require urgent start-up collaborations

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
Life insurers are urgently realising the need to be more customer-focused by collaborating with new entrants to the industry once deemed a threat. This is the view of insurance companies concerned about how best to tackle the challenges innovation presents ...

Managed accounts growth delivers strong Praemium result

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
After a dramatic 12 months, a strategic focus on managed accounts and the increasing number of financial advisers embracing them has been cited as a key driver behind Praemium's FY2017 results. The platform and managed accounts provider reported a 28% ...

Government names advice standards chief

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... understanding of the sector and its unique dynamics will help guide a renewed approach to improving standards, alongside a clear focus on mandatory ethical requirements to improve public trust and confidence," Walter said. Minister for Revenue and Financial ...

Ripoll to help victims of rogue advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
Former MP Bernie Ripoll will work with a financial advice complaints service to assist victims of dodgy financial advice recover their losses. Joining forces with Financial Rescue Australia, Ripoll said that despite the Financial Ombudsman Service's ...

BlackRock takes majority stake in Australian solar farm

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
... firm has invested in more than 90 solar projects throughout the world. "This transaction demonstrates BlackRock's continued focus on renewable power investments, which currently amount to more than US$4.8 billion of equity assets under management," BlackRock ...

BNP Paribas AM expands insto business team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
BNP Paribas Asset Management appointed a new senior business development manager to its Sydney-based institutional business team. Formerly of Perpetual's institutional team, Toby Coleman will be focused on developing BNP Paribas AM's relationships with ...

CBA contemplates CommInsure sale

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2017
... balance sheet to ensure that we can support our customers through a variety of economic scenarios. We will also maintain our focus on our long-term sources of competitive advantage in our customer base and in technology, while accelerating the focus ...

Intiger seeks global scale with leadership change

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2017
A management reshuffle at financial planning software provider Intiger Group will see its managing director renew focus on the global business' expansion plans. Following the successful launch of its BOOM platform, Intiger has announced that founder ...