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SMSFs will shape the future of ETFs

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2016
The rise of exchange-traded funds is one of the most remarkable growth stories in Australian financial services, and self-managed superannuation funds are going to lead its future. State Street Global Advisors head of portfolio strategists Asia-Pacific ...

TH Real Estate completes first close of European Cities Fund

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2016
... growth in successful cites. "The founding principles of our European Cities strategy are to look through market cycles and focus on those European cities where people will want to live and work in the future. These cities will have their own market cycles ...

Synchron debuts adviser investment solution

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2016
... John Prossor said the inclusion of model portfolios will deliver multiple client benefits and allow Synchron advisers to focus on strategy rather than asset allocation. "This strategic move gives advisers and their clients the trifecta - access to an ...

UBS Microcap fund added to Macquarie Wrap

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016
The UBS Microcap fund has been approved for inclusion on all the menus on adviser platform Macquarie Wrap. Established only 18 months ago, the UBS Microcap Fund gives investors access to an actively managed, diversified portfolio with some of the fastest ...

Wealth division overhauled in latest NAB restructure

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... for completion in the second half of calendar year 2016. Business Banking becomes Business and Private Banking and will focus on our priority SME customers. This will bring together the nabBusiness franchise with specialised agriculture, health, government ...

World first green bond raises $300m

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... source for key state investments." The Victorian Government will also be looking to issue social impact bonds (SIB) that will focus on funding drug and alcohol treatment programs and transitioning young people from out of home care. Pallas said the government ...

PROFILE: Metlife chief executive Deanne Stewart

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... industry's purpose to serve customers. "I do think, and this is slightly controversial, that there's still way too much focus on aggressive quarterly P&L results in the financial services industry and self-interest, quite frankly, versus the fact that ...

Millennials getting personal with ANZ robo-adviser

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... investments Kathy George said achieving that seamless engagement with MLC super products has been a significant investment focus - probably even more so now that MLC operates Australia's largest retail fund following a product merger. "We're very focused ...

Focus on older men will kill financial planning

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
The over-representation of over-50 men in financial advice spells doom for the industry, according to Affinia head Marcus O'Sullivan. Commenting on a panel at the 2016 FSC Leaders Summit in Melbourne, O'Sullivan said the severe lack of diversity in ...

Super gets reality check on engagement

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
Choice chief executive Alan Kirkland told superannuation funds a few home truths this week, relaying several member perceptions about the industry ahead of research to be released by the consumer advocacy group. Speaking at an Association of Superannuation ...