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Wells Fargo sets sights on Aussie super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2020
... achieve," Flood explained. "Many of the Australian superannuation funds are also engaged in this dialogue. So, we are in a knowledge sharing stage on our multi-asset engagement which is around asset allocation and portfolio construction." Flood said ...

End of the road for advice qualifications

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... Diploma of Superannuation. The paraplanning qualification will provide a benchmark qualification to raise the level of knowledge and skills to that of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 6. According to the Monarch Institute, the paraplanning ...

Rice Warner hires former First State deputy chief

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... addition to the Rice Warner team with his experience in the operational aspects of investments and administration. His knowledge of advice delivery will also be helpful for clients looking to take advantage of the growing demand for retirement planning ...

Super fund joins climate initiative

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... National Australia Bank, Schneider Electric and AustralianSuper in representing investments, services, products and knowledge while Fortescue joins peers BHP, Woodside, BlueScope Steel, BP Australia and Orica. Cbus head of responsible investment Nicole ...

Praemium board bungle

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... delighted to welcome Wamsteker. "With the successful takeover of Powerwrap by Praemium in October 2020, Anthony brings deep knowledge of the specialist platform sector and invaluable experience of the acquired business which should assist in a smooth ...

Insurance in super is confusing: Consumers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... information about insurance arrangements or making changes to insurance presents several potential hurdles due to limited knowledge and a lack of confidence brought on by the complexity of web-based information. Most members expected this to be a simple ...

FPA board member joins new firm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... value and pricing frameworks. "Julie has the right experience, including 10 years as a self-licensed adviser, and deep knowledge of the need to pair professional standards with the right commercial focus when pricing the value of advice for financial ...

ESG push not going anywhere

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020
... thinking about talent attraction, development and retention to ensure a more diverse workforce. "The experiences and knowledge from these individuals will prove to be fruitful in generating new ideas that ultimately benefit the manager and its invest ...

Pension funds told to practice what they preach

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020
... environment. When it comes to leadership, the research found 55% of pension fund boards have not demonstrated available knowledge on responsible investments, and only 16% have completed some form of ESG education or training. However, about one-third ...

State Super scholarship opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020
... pensions and superannuation? Is the proposed framework innovative and original? Will the research produce significant new knowledge? Applications close 31 December 2020 and will be awarded 31 January 2021.