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Emerging markets need a rethink

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
MSCI's definition of emerging markets doesn't necessarily represent the actual growth in emerging economies, according to LGM Investments chief investment officer Thomas Vester. LGM, which is a subsidiary of BMO Global Asset Management, is ramping up ...

UBS names key Aussie hire

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... Management." "UBS Asset Management is building and managing everything you need to succeed as a long-term investor, so we plan on working with as many Australians as we can in the years ahead, and delivering the best of breed investment outcomes they ...

Retirement fintech makes senior appointment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... marketing strategy including brand building, designing the member experience and being responsible for the customer growth plan. The self-described retirement fintech aims to "make advice more affordable and accessible to all Australians, not just the ...

IRESS strikes advice platform partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
An ASX-listed wealth management firm has selected an IRESS product to lead an objectives-based and scaled financial advice solution. Diversified financial services group ClearView selected the XPLAN Prime product with an aim to deliver advice more efficiently. ...

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 ...

Government names advice standards chief

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) is welcoming its inaugural chief executive. Deen Sanders, currently assistant commissioner of the Professional Standards Authority of Australia, will take on the role at FASEA on September ...

Ripoll to help victims of rogue advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... helping clients who have been convinced to set up self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) and borrow money to buy off-the-plan property. Ripoll, who chaired the parliamentary joint committee on corporations and financial services, said the issue of ...

Low-flation becoming less transitory?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... although he cautioned that, "it will take some time" to reach the 2% target. Having said that, the Fed will likely stick by its plan to proceed with policy normalisation while at the same time keeping its fingers crossed that inflation start accelera ...

AMP prioritises reinsurance, grows advice arm

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2017
AMP is ramping up its reinsurance strategy in an effort to release $500 million in capital from its life insurance business and curb volatile earnings in a "challenging industry." AMP chief executive Craig Meller today announced the company signed a ...

Magellan officially ramps up retail offering

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2017
... Alongside its annual results which report a slight dip in net profit, Magellan Financial Group officially highlighted its plan to launch an initial public offering for a new ASX-listed investment vehicle. The Magellan Global Trust will target a 4% cash ...