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Elders enables greater access to advice in central NSW

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
... Russell said that since joining the ANZ-aligned dealer group she has been impressed with the support provided and the efficiency of its on-boarding and induction processes, describing it as a smooth transition. "Joining Elders FP gives me a wonderful ...

French giant intensifies action on global warming

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
... provision of large-scale financing of relevant future projects, such as those devoted to renewable energy or energy efficiency; and by supporting companies already adapting their business strategies to meet the growing climate challenge. "Given the urgency ...

Parametric appoints product manager from Willis Towers Watson

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... attributed partly to an increased appetite from Australian super funds for the firm's "after-tax and implementation efficiency philosophy." Briant said that super funds "understand that manager alpha is inherently uncertain, but fees, taxes and transaction ...

New CFO named for $20bn industry fund

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... customer-centric focus will allow us to continue to service our members with a great deal of care, transparency and efficiency, while further increasing the value we deliver."

AFCA, key housing bills passed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... properly deal with issues. "Superficially the coming of three financial services complaints bodies appears to have efficiency benefits. However, a deeper exanimation revels produced challenges which will be difficult for AFCA to overcome," the submission ...

Infocus chief executive departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... walks of life, but it is now seen as a leader in terms of compliance, use of technology, breadth of service and the efficiency of the delivery of financial advice solutions for clients...I wish the company well on its next stage of growth," he said. ...

Super funds embrace derivatives to meet retirement goals

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... dissuaded some super funds to embrace them, the survey said. For funds that use derivatives understand they can improve efficiency and lower costs, which is extremely attractive in a low return environment, Armitage said. Nearly all (91%) Australian ...

Government superannuation bills will stand despite Royal Commission: O'Dwyer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... agreement or workplace determination. The Productivity Commission, which is undertaking a review of the competitiveness and efficiency of the Australian superannuation system, is due to finalise part three of its inquiry in June 2018.

Institutional advice licensees to continue feeling the heat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... advisers, brokers and accountants are increasingly leveraging new technology to improve client engagement, increase efficiency and reduce costs as they seek to integrate data and reporting functions for improved user experience and back-office efficiency ...

BNP Paribas Asset Management restructures for efficiency

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
BNP Paribas Asset Management streamlined its organisational structure through the creation of a new investment group. Merging its teams from subsidiaries THEAM and CamGestion with that of its multi-asset solutions division, the multi-asset, quantitative ...