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CBA affirms BBSW position

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... our employees have engaged in unlawful conduct, nor have they done anything that would have adversely impacted the efficiency and integrity of financial markets as alleged, or at all," CBA said in a short statement. The group has co-operated fully with ...

Chief economist update: As luck would have it

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018
... steel prices with Chinese steel makers switching to Australian iron ore (which has a higher iron content) to raise efficiency. China's iron ore imports increase by 9.0% in the year to January. Ben Ong is the Director of Economics and Investments at Rainmaker ...

Tax strategies boost retirement savings: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018
... to retirement phase, according to Parametric. The firm's latest research debunks the myth that trying to achieve tax efficiency within a super fund's equity portfolio is 'chasing fool's gold'. It largely quantifies savings of up to 7.2%, Parametric said. ...

Russell revamps ESG scoring system

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2018
... relevance of ESG issues varies from industry to industry, and even company to company. It notes, for example, that "fuel efficiency has a bigger impact on the bottom line of an airline than it does for an investment bank." As a result Russell argued ...

Class recruits data manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2018
... data feeds area evolve very quickly. Delivering data feeds in a way that is audited and reliable is critical to the efficiency of accounting firms, and underpins the industry move towards digital SMSF. Tom will lead innovation in this area," Bungard ...

Costs fundamental to IOOF advice growth

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... 1H18 results this morning, Kelaher said expenses were reduced by $8.9 million compared to 1H17. He said this scale and efficiency "means we can deliver superior service for our advisers and their clients." The diversified wealth firm recorded 1H18 platform ...

LIF reforms to drive specialised advice industry

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2018
... complementary service providers can only enhance client outcomes. At the same time, the benefits of scale and operational efficiency can be considerable," Handley said. "As a new era dawns, more than ever it is important to develop meaningful and sustainable ...

SuperConcepts acquires SMSF administrator

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... executive Natasha Fenech said the acquisition is part of the firm's strategy to further build its market share and efficiency as Australia's fast growing SMSF market. "I'm looking forward to the opportunities that aligning our two businesses will bring ...

CareSuper appoints investment manager

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018
... Aviva Australia. Mark Lyons, meanwhile, joined as executive manager - corporate services, responsible for facilitating efficiency and a positive workplace culture within the organisation through the delivery of internal support services.

Modern business demands driving adviser education uptake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... Financial advisers enrolling in higher education are focused on increasing productivity and boosting the operational efficiency of their practices, according to Mentor Education. The education provider believes increased enrolments in its courses demonstrate ...