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Janus Henderson to launch active ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
... semi-government and supranational bonds. It may also allocate to high-yielding securities. It will invest in underlying funds from Janus Henderson Investors, including the institutional funds in cash, enhanced cash, Australian fixed interest and diversified ...

Ethical super fund cuts fees

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
... representing growth of 13% on its 2018 membership. As at December 31 last year, the ethical manager oversaw $3.87 billion in funds, of which $2.56 billion were invested through its super product. Announcing the firm's $4.4 million half-yearly profit ...

New ETF for ASX All Tech Index

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... access Australian tech stocks. "It's very early days yet but we have seen inflows from big global investors [pension funds and wealth groups]. Stocks like Afterpay and Xero are phenomenal success stories but there are also smaller tech companies ...

Three ETFs axed by Morningstar

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... said in a note sent to clients. "After that date, please discontinue using research reports issued by Morningstar on these funds. We recommend users form their own views on these funds or obtain financial advice." Blackrock's IJP had about $324 million ...

Higher super contributions make Aussies feel safer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... slight increase in super contribution levels corresponds with greater confidence in retirement outcomes." Choi said super funds and retirement product manufacturers had an important role to play in encouraging Australians to start thinking about their ...

Shape up on climate change risk: APRA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... will update Prudential Practice Guide SPG 530 Investment Governance (SPG 530) in relation to ESG considerations for super funds. APRA said a survey of its regulated entities in 2018 revealed that the financial risks and opportunities from a changing ...

First State hires from CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... Financial Group, and before that general counsel at Perpetual. In her new role at First State Super, Couchman will oversee the funds risk and compliance division and work closely with government regulators to ensure the fund maintains the highest governance ...

SMSF property adviser pleads guilty

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
... 'one stop shop', providing advice to clients on the establishment of SMSFs, rollover of existing superannuation funds into an SMSF, sourcing and purchase of investment properties, property management, insurance and taxation. "ASIC investigated ...

Freedom Insurance appoints liquidators

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
... man with Down syndrome. In November, it hired as its chair Vamos, former chief executive of Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). In December that year, it cut its life insurance business after a Deloitte review said it could face ...

SG increase will hurt women: NFAW

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
... commonly an account based pension," it said. "However a significant proportion, 67.8% of men and 81.3% of women, retained funds in a superannuation account, and retiree are net savers." The NFAW said it believes it is likely retirees are complying with ...