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APAC multi-asset strategies receive tick

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
... were using the multi-asset, multi-product approach as the foundation for their wealth management strategies. "With a low interest rate environment becoming the 'new normal', traders need to explore new ways to achieve returns whilst still managing risk. ...

The good and the bad in the Fed rate hike

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
... testament to the danger of extrapolation - especially when it comes to financial markets. Recall the "forward guided" four interest rate hikes last year, that became two, that became one (maybe), that became one (for sure)? Expect three for 2017 is the ...

Turnbull putting industry fund governance back on the table

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
... efficient and competitive, argued that changes are needed so that super funds "put the interests of members ahead of any self-interest in the superannuation sector." He referred to the second and third stages of the Productivity Commission's report into ...

Fiducian boosts FUA by $44m

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
... grow with like-minded financial planners who adopt its compliance processes. This is important to ensure client best-interest."

Ord Minnett manager launches adviser social startup

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2016
A former NSW executive state manager at Ord Minnett has launched a startup that provides social media strategy for financial advisers. Tom Loneragan, founder and director of Latch Consulting Group, explained to Financial Standard that while many advisers ...

Secure your seat at Chief Economists Forum

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2016
... certain the US election changed the financial market's consensus narrative. "Before 8 November, the storyline was ultra-low interest rates, deflation pressures, slow growth, um...forever - or at least the foreseeable future. After all, that really had ...

Fiducian expands in to New Zealand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2016
Fiducian funds will now be distributed in New Zealand following a partnership with an NZ investment firm. Fiducian funds will be distributed by Heathcote Investment Partners which provides a proven model for successful promotion of select investment ...

SMSFs continue hunt for information

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
... equities, what the federal budget means for SMSF trustees, tax and regulation, and how to diversify a portfolio in a low interest-rate environment. AMP Capital also reported a 485% increase in the number of people downloading investment white papers ...

New chair for National Seniors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
National Seniors Australia is welcoming its new chairman. Chris Guille has been named in the top role, having served as a board director since June 2012. Guille has more than 30 years' experience in banking, trustee services and investment advice and ...

ASIC bans life insurance adviser

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
... knowledge or consent. "Any advice to switch existing life insurance and superannuation products must be in the client's best interest," ASIC deputy chair Peter Kell said. "Where there is nothing in the client's relevant circumstances to indicate that ...