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Findex partners to advance medical research

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
... issues such as risk and funding, and partnerships. President of the Academy, Professor Ian Frazer, said the government's focus on innovation, collaboration, and research translation was a key factor in the Academy's decision to hold a joint forum with ...

Fiducian targeting SMAs

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... target SMAs by enhancing its FASTrack administration platform and Fiducian Online and FORCe financial planning system. "Our focus now turns to ensuring capability to service the SMA market and facilitate faster turnaround of SMSF accounting engagements," ...

Paradigm appoints head of operations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... appointment, Zuber explained he would have "several responsibilities within Paradigm, but one of the early priorities is to focus on the risk insurance arm of the business - an aspect of financial planning which is particularly close to my heart. "In ...

Asteron Life upgrades adviser facility

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... head of intermediated advice, Mark Vilo, said discussion around remuneration structures for advisers continues to be a key focus and the notion of charging a fee for service has naturally been met with mixed reactions by advisers. "We recognise that ...

FSC sends final budget message

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
A reduction in concessional contribution caps for middle-income superannuation members would hurt Australia's budget long-term, bear an increased cost to taxpayers, and not align with super's objective. This is the final message from the Financial Services ...

AZ NGA subsidiary acquires $97m Adelaide practice

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
... himself and his clients, and for Pride Advice. "BCM shares similar values to Pride including its belief in fee-based advice, a focus on service, and client best interests. Pride joined AZNGA in order to accelerate our growth plan. This deal represents ...

InterPrac appoints advice manager from Capstone

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
InterPrac Financial Planning has appointed a national advice manager. Rae Stagbouer joins Interprac from Capstone Financial Planning, where she was a professional standards officer. Commenting on her appointment, she said: "This is an exciting time ...

Sunsuper overhauls TPD cover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
Sunsuper has overhauled its total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance cover in a move that will see an average premium reduction of 15% for more than 90% of its one million members. The new product, TPD Assist, will remove waiting periods for the ...

Pillar enters blockchain

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
... considering blockchain for short term trends and challenges including limited member engagement, changing demographics, regulatory focus on driving efficiency, data analytics and cyber security. EY technology strategy leader for the Americas, Paul Brody ...

Future Fund keeps powder dry

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
The Future Fund has continued to de-risk its portfolio amid market uncertainty, preferring to keep cash on hand to take advantage when opportunities are more certain. Figures released in its recent update for the March quarter, show the $117 billion ...