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Government debt is not bad: Sicilia

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2015
... Addressing an investment forum in Sydney yesterday, Hostplus chief investment officer Sam Sicilia said the federal government's focus on debt reduction is unhealthy and is likely to have unintended consequences not only for the superannuation industry ...

IOSCO releases retail investor education report

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2015
IOSCO, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions, has released its final report on investor education for retail consumers. In a statement, IOSCO said it has long recognised investor education as a key strategy for enhancing investor ...

NZ Super posts 14% returns for FY2014

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2015
... until 2080 - this strong weighting to growth assets is appropriate," chief executive Adrian Orr said. Despite the long term focus, the fund expects current market volatility to impact its annual returns: "It is normal to see considerable volatility in ...

Super board governance legislation introduced today

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2015
... Bill 2015 is expected to be adjourned in parliament today, ISA chief executive David Whiteley has called on politicians to focus on getting superannuation to deliver more to members and to investment opportunities that can drive economic growth. "Instead ...

FEATURE - Retirement income: Finding the right path

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2015
... Quoting a report from the Council on the Ageing (COTA), the Commission stated many financial advisers and superannuation funds focus on the accumulation stage with discussions centring on the size of the balance and how to maximise it. "Consumers report ...

Turnbull expected to dust off shelved policies

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2015
... the nation needs at this time," the Financial Services Council (FSC) Sally Loane said. "We encourage the new government to focus on polices which can be achieved and support an agenda which make competition, trade, tax and federation reform priorities." ...

ANZ senior manager leaves to set up consultancy

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2015
... me the opportunity to implement my project of a funds consulting business," Douglas said. He explained that the firm will focus on specialist managed funds and institutional investment management research and it will look to coach fund managers with ...

Gradual progress on super fund digital engagement

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2015
... an increase of 4%, and there are no specialised employer apps available. There has clearly been a technical decision to focus on mobile optimisation versus the development of apps. The research again revealed that online transaction capability varied ...

Vision Super joins cost cutting frenzy

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2015
... allocation strategy," Rowe said. "We believe we can continue to achieve savings that benefit our members, through an ongoing focus on cost reduction and cost maintenance."

Dalton Nicol Reid rebrands

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2015
Dalton Nicol Reid has announced it will change its name. Now DNR Capital, the investment manager said the rebrand reflects the company's growth since 2001 to now managing around $1.4 billion in funds. "Our business has experienced significant growth ...