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Platform fee disclosures overlooked: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
Industry Super Australia welcomed ASIC's proposed fee transparency disclosure changes but pointed out that several areas fell short and failed to address ongoing issues. In response to Consultation Paper 308, ISA said one of Darren McShane's ...

Simpler fee disclosure on ASIC agenda

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2019
... and costs template - which will be know be called the 'fees and costs summary.' ASIC is targeting stronger transparency around performance fees in which super funds and managed investment schemes should provide how it is calculated. As for periodic ...

One small step for responsible investment sees one giant leap for Man Group

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 DEC 2018
... investment focus across its entire suite of funds. It adds clarity for institutional investors demanding greater ESG transparency. The $158 billion (US$114bn) investment manager's RI Fund Framework, launched this week as part of a wider industry commitment ...

ASIC sharpens focus on managed accounts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
... discretionary accounts (MDAs) and platforms to identify issues affecting consumer outcomes. This includes looking at transparency and conflicts of interest. The increased focus on managed accounts is off the back of ASIC noticing significant growth in ...

ASIC drags RG97 transition period

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... unintended consequences." Scheerlinck added the AIST is urging ASIC to extend the new disclosure requirements to provide transparency and comparability for members of MySuper and choice products, and provide greater comparability of fund performance. ...

Global manager wins super fund mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2018
... But sometimes, like here, what the fund will really need is a specialist implementation manager that can maximise transparency and minimise the costs of translating good ideas into a real-world portfolio." Parametric Australia is a division of Parametric ...

SMSF investment platform begins, announces senior hire

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2018
... provide content explaining their thoughts on key issues influencing investment decisions. OpenInvest believes this transparency will be "particularly valued by investors who don't have a financial adviser but want help with their portfolios." The firm ...

Royal Commission: ASIC rethinks negotiation tactics

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018
... does not formally record its meetings with the board and executives of financial services firms. For the sake of transparency, Orr asked if it would be better to keep formal records. Shipton agreed, but pointed out dialogue between board members and ...

Comyn promises personal accountability

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018
... be prioritised over financial objectives. Comyn said the culture he is trying to create is one of accountability, transparency and customer focused. It will be "energised" by its purpose of improving the financial wellbeing of customers and the broader ...

Special Report: Hitting new ETF goals

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2018
... year-on-year to hit $3.1 billion. Investors are increasingly adopting bond ETFs to gain four major benefits: liquidity, transparency, low fees and diversification. This is according to S&P Dow Jones Indices director of fixed income product management ...