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Listed and direct real estate show correlation

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... direct for investors who want to get set in real estate but who are struggling to deploy their capital given global competition for quality assets," Maydew said. The paper, Don't tell me it's not real estate, is the first in a series on listed real estate ...

AIA launches adviser wellness program

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
... face significant challenges in running a small business, including adapting to regulatory change, new technology and competition. As a dedicated financial adviser today it can be easy to forget your own health and wellbeing while helping clients achieve ...

One in four willing to switch advisers: EY survey

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... should be more of a financial coach than a transactor. "In an industry where advances in technology, new types of competition and client expectations are changing rapidly, firms that challenge traditional norms while remaining true to their core value ...

FSC releases policy priorities for next parliament

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
... and innovative," she added. "The FSI 'health check' found there was room for improvement especially in respect of competition, stronger enforcement of the law and better governance."

Competitive forces driving US pension fees down

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
Greater transparency and increased competition, as well as the risk of legal proceedings, have driven companies in the US to demand lower fees from pension providers for their employees' 401(k) plans. As new disclosure rules allow companies to learn ...

Australians demanding robo-advice from super funds

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
... opportunity to really flourish by helping Australians with more than just their investment selection." He added: "Competition is likely to be intense in this space. While banks have an advantage, 36% of people prefer their super fund to provide these ...

Panel to review financial services complaints system

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
... at the Productivity Commission in December 2015. She has particular expertise in financial services regulation and competition policy, including as a previous member of the Banking Code of Practice's compliance committee. Alan Kirkland - Has been the ...

Higher recession risk creates opportunity in large miners: Lazard

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... valuation perspective. While lower commodity prices mean lower profit margins for miners, BHP and Rio are ahead of the competition in terms of being able to get resources out of the ground more cheaply. Producers with higher costs are therefore more ...

Industry reacts to ASIC reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... equity and fairness for small business operators," he said. He added, "In particular the funding model must not stifle competition or prohibit future entrants into the financial services industry." De Gori recommended that the Government should consider ...

Royal Commission won't hit banks where it hurts

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016
... domestic entrants into the banking sector. The report specifically requested the Government widen ASIC's mandate to "take competition issues into account as part of its core regulatory role." The Government has said it will introduce competition into ...