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Poor systems delay MySuper transitions: CFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2018
... then you can get it done very quickly?" Elkins replied CFS was "focused on resolving the breach." Hodge also brought to light the bank's fee arrangements with financial advisers. An article, published in a national newspaper, exposed how bank-linked ...

New fund to invest in "clean disruption" tech

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
An investment platform led by former Macquarie bankers has launched a new thematic fund that will invest in listed companies that produce and utilise clean disruption technology. AtlasTrends was founded in 2015. Since then, two of its three funds have ...

Trust in financial services down since Royal Commission: Poll

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
... financial services institutions hauled before the public, with counsel assisting the Commission dragging misdeeds into public light. Major scalps have been claimed well before the Commission issues its draft report - due in September. The financial advice ...

Commitment to ethical investing booms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2018
... responsible investment has this year reached an important tipping point, which we believe will only gain further momentum in light of growing calls for transparency and accountability across finance along with a growing consumer demand for investments ...

Productivity Commission proposes more changes to financial advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... and regulatory requirements, describing it as "dense" and may act against customers' interests. "The PC is shining a light on a problem that is not well enough recognised - that more and more regulation can be harmful to consumers because it weakens ...

Chief economist update: Boom in the USA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... move on interest rates at its 31 July-1 August meeting, the latest growth figures give the US Federal Reserve the green light if it decides to do so to prevent the risk of the economy from overheating. At the same time, it could assert its independence ...

Zuper opens its doors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018
... their super is invested, Ellerm said. People are looking outside the "discredited old-school financial services industry" in light of the Royal Commission revelations, she added. Three-in-four Australians believe superannuation companies should allow ...

Best in show should not dampen competition: Bowen

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen said it is hard to argue against a case for better-performing superannuation funds as put forth by the Productivity Commission, yet the best in show approach must be careful that it doesn't dampen competition. Speaking at ...

Aussie retirees blindsided by cost of living: Schroders

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... possible." Scrhoders insights follow AustralianSuper's launch of a retirement confidence index, which the fund says will shine a light on how the superannuation system can reduce anxiety among pre-retirees. In announcing the move - a joint initiative ...

Chief economist update: What goes around is starting to get around

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... a more aggressive Fed, it's not as straightforward as higher inflation equals more rate hikes. Tame wages growth in light of a very tight US labour market might be a puzzle for the Fed but if wages don't pick up soon, it'll become a real ...