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MFSIM execs use $143.5m in client money to repay debts

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... services. Commenting on the EU ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said: "In instances where advice is provided to consumers to switch from existing superannuation products, especially defined benefit style funds, the adviser must ensure all necessary investigation ...

Competitive forces driving US pension fees down

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
... their plan menus. Meanwhile, about a third said they planned to renegotiate administrative fees, while 14% said they would switch some or all of their investment options to index funds, which generally cost less.

May sell may go away

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
Uh-oh! Don't know if you noticed but most equity markets around the world finished in the red heading into and up to the end of April. The raison d'Aatre, the source of angst, the trigger for the sell orders all pointed to the disappointment over the ...

Future Super issues $145m admin mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
... an industry-leading member experience. "We are passionate and committed to working to make it easier for Australians to switch their retirement savings to a fund which understands the importance of aligning their values and their money, and we see this ...

Advisers shouldn't overlook workplace super

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... loss of productivity at work, but access to financial advice can help combat this. Research shows that 72% of people who switch super funds seek advice before doing so, with 19% of those seeking that advice from their employer, and by extension, the ...

Super funds losing billions to fossil fuels

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... coal, including the California State Teachers Retirement Fund and Allianz. The activist group has also overhauled its Super Switch website which profiles more than 40 superannuation funds and identifies their exposure to the fossil fuel sector. In July ...

Financial Synergy makes big play in big data

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
The latest move in to big data analytics by superannuation software provider Financial Synergy is being touted as one that will help transform the industry in Australia. The firm announced a partnership with NASDAQ-listed software company OpenText yesterday ...

Lonsec portfolios added to Macquarie and HUB24 platforms

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2016
Lonsec's managed portfolios have been added to the Macquarie Wrap and HUB24 platforms. Specifically, investors on the HUB24 platform will now have access to Lonsec Retirement Managed Portfolios, while Macquarie Wrap users now have Lonsec's Managed Portfolios ...

Impact investments the next wave for RI

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... change is sometimes criticised; requesting companies that are pure coal players without diversified sources of revenues to switch to cleaner technologies can prove almost impossible." However AXA IM also said a mix of both divestment and engagement is ...

Australian ethical investing continues rise

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2016
Interest in ethical investment is shaping to continue its rise during 2016 following the latest inflow figures from ASX-listed wealth manager Australian Ethical. Australian Ethical increased its funds under management (FUM) by 13% to more than $1.4 ...