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ASFA slams Grattan as 'out of touch'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
... raft of legislative reform and multiple reviews in recent years, the industry needs the "opportunity for some clear air" to focus on consumer innovation and the use of technology. "Every federal budget in recent memory has included superannuation reform ...

Alpha generation to trump in 2017

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017
Hedge fund managers will enjoy a strong 2017 if they focus on capturing value, according to 50 South Capital director of research John Frede. Frede said the markets are entering a period where fundamentals are driving security prices, as evidenced by ...

AMP Capital infrastructure platform secures US$2.4b

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017
... Capital Global head of infrastructure equity Boe Pahari said the company is hoping to secure more key assets, adding: "Our focus on assets in the middle market has seen us secure a compelling range of investments already and with our sector, geography ...

HESTA hunting for new CIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017
... strategy. "Rob's experience and his strong, in-depth analytical style is well suited to this role. He will also continue to focus on our ESG integration and leadership; something which he is very passionate about and an area in which he has deep knowledge ...

La Trobe gains new ground on aged care

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
Lending specialist La Trobe Financial gets a headstart in the aged care sector with a new product that has attracted more than $30 million since launch. A year ago, La Trobe launched a new retirement lending product unseen in the Australian market. ...

AFA returning to its roots

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
... said. "Last year was very legislation-heavy and now that a great deal of that work has been done, we can commit greater focus to assisting our members with the implementation and transition stages. The AFA has never been more resourced, so we are well-equipped ...

Aon Master Trust appoints new leader

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
Aon Hewitt is welcoming its new head of the Aon Master Trust as the superannuation fund reframes its position in Australia's $2.1 trillion system. Leading the Aon Master Trust will be Jennifer Dean. She has more than 20 years of industry experience ...

FPA educating future planning generation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
... to lose members through natural attrition and also the professional standards and LIF legislations, so growth is a major focus for us because without it the profession won't survive," De Gori said.

Spending and debt, Australia's biggest test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2017
... top priority (34%) this year, while 25% are hoping to minimize their debt. More than 20% of respondents said their main focus for 2017 was simply 'staying afloat.' The findings show demographics most anxious about their overall financial health last ...

The era of the retirement consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
... concerns are often at odds with younger investors still accumulating assets - and accumulating assets has been the dominant focus of the super industry." Gebler argues that the growing realisation that accumulation is no longer the ultimate goal of super ...