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A case for faster wages growth (or not)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) didn't disappoint market expectations when it conducted its last board meeting for 2017. The Australian central bank kept the official cash rate where it had been since August 2016, at a record low 1.5%. The December ...

OneVue brings 25 funds on to platform

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
Following a key mandate win last November, OneVue has transitioned 25 funds onto its managed funds administration platform. Through its five-year partnership with NAB Asset Servicing, 25 UBS Asset Management products will now reside on the OneVue Fund ...

Advisers can benefit from the spirit of giving

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
Encouraging clients to engage in philanthropic activities in the lead up to Christmas can assist financial advisers in strengthening the advice relationship, according to Australian Unity Trustees. While giving increases as the festive season nears ...

Un-Keynesian

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
It's a crying shame the alleged "collusion" between Trump's campaign and Russia came out when it did - about the same time as POTUS appears to be within grasps of tucking his first legislative win under his belt. Oh yes, this refers to the long-promised ...

AIA announces two-year fee waiver

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
AIA Australia announced it is waiving fees on certain polices that can help improve lapse rates. The life insurer is waiving the policy fee for the first two years of new Priority Protection members. If applicable, it will also waive the AIA Vitality ...

Longstanding Godfrey Pembroke practice seeks own AFSL

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
A Victorian financial advice firm is working towards becoming self-licensed after more than 30 years' in partnership with Godfrey Pembroke. NAB-owned Godfrey Pembroke is assisting Scholten Collins McKissock in transitioning to its own AFSL, in what ...

All up and all together now

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
There's no denying that growth in most major economies stepped up in the third quarter of this year but if current indications are on the ball, the fourth quarter will be better. Year-on-year GDP growth rates in the US, the Eurozone, Japan, the UK and ...

REST Industry Super names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
REST Industry Super has appointed a director of AMP's corporate super business as its new chief executive. Vicki Doyle replaces long-serving REST chief executive Damian Hill who steps down from the top job in January next year. Doyle was most recently ...

IFM Investors expands in Korea, appoints client director

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
IFM Investors has opened a new office in Seoul and appointed a client relationship director. The Seoul office will be led by Kelly Ki Jeong Lee. IFM chief executive Brett Himbury said he was "pleased to appoint an executive of Lee's experience and standing. ...

Industry associations merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Two superannuation associations are joining forces to actively engage in thought leadership, shape policy and drive the industry forward. Industry Funds Forum (IFF) has now become part of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). IFF ...