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Axe super for low-income earners: Senator

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2019
... rate of 15% until they earn more than $44,000 a year, a fact which Rainmaker executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said ensures Bragg's comments - while controversial - were borne of a strong economic argument. "People on lower ...

Pendal Group appoints international business lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
Pendal Group announced the appointment of a chief executive for its J O Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) operations in the UK, Europe and Asia. Alexandra Altinger will head up UK, Europe and Asia operations for JOHCM. Altinger was previously chief ...

Adviser association rebrands, grows membership

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... and 6000 advisers on the mailing list. UFAA's committee members include: Charles Alexander Financial Services principal Alex Vagliviello and Abacus Finance and Property chief executive Kellie Lim.

Super funds keen on alternatives managers

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... slight decrease away from equities but steady proportions into other asset classes," Rainmaker executive director of research Alex Dunnin said. "More than one third of NFP super fund mandates are to alternatives-indicating that as this asset class grows ...

Grattan Institute chief retires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2019
... the role. Daley will be stepping down from his position when his contract finishes in July 2020. Chair of Grattan Institute Alex Chernov said: "Since John opened the doors in 2009, he has steered Grattan to become Australia's leading domestic policy ...

Beyond the China A shares hype

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2019
As major indices increasingly broaden accessibility to Chinese equities, one emerging markets specialist argues investing in the country goes beyond index inclusion. The landmark move by MSCI last year opened the floodgates to the once-difficult-to-access ...

New Bond ETF for BetaShares

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2019
... comparable indices on a total return basis by approximately 1.5% per annum over the last 10 years. BetaShares chief executive Alex Vynokur said: "This is our first product that offers specific exposure to government bonds, a category that enjoys the ...

MySuper lacks risk and return correlation: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2019
... also routinely delivering nearly twice the returns of the lowest-performing funds. Rainmaker executive director of research Alex Dunnin said: "While returns are given the most attention, risk and volatility measures are important to consider as funds ...

Xplore Wealth launches new solution

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2019
... stepped down from her role on the firm's board due to the increased demands of her regulatory role. EISS Super chief executive Alex Hutchison has taken McAlister's place, after originally stepping down in 2018 due to personal circumstances.

Group life premiums topple benefits paid: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2019
... Bank's $1.9 billion premiums, $722 million was paid in benefits. According to Rainmaker executive director of research Alex Dunnin, it's no surprise that insurers are fighting hard against the Protecting Your Superannuation (PYS) reforms for ...