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Reform summit must keep momentum: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2015
... Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said it supported open discussion at the National Reform Summit and believes the focus should remain on directing resources where the super system needs improvement. ASFA believes the super system is already meeting ...

Member activism could hurt super returns

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2015
... But he added that the fund can't allow concerns from members and the broader community to be a distraction. "We need to focus on the business, on delivering returns for our members and on putting in place the adequate ESG and PRI screening," he said ...

Price is wrong for supermarket super

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015
... reducing spending on marketing/advertising." "Super funds need to change their mindset and go beyond advertising and instead focus on utility," Inwood added. "This is emerging as an effective tool to establish a distinctive brand identity that appeals ...

Fiducian reports growth after restructure

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015
... The group grew its financial planning network during the year and plans to continue to do so over the coming months: "Our focus will remain at generating inflows through organic growth and inorganic growth, implying further acquisitions of financial ...

NAB exec to head AMP Bank

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015
National Australia Bank (NAB) chief financial officer of business and personal banking has been appointed managing director of AMP Bank. Sally Bruce will report to AMP group executive of advice and banking Rob Caprioli and will be responsible for all ...

Colonial First State awards $55m mandate

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015
... this mandate as we have focused on building an institutional quality, boutique funds management company," said Series. "Our focus is on generating alpha from investing in Australian small companies for institutional and high net worth investors." The ...

Super funds act to reassure members

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015
... term. AustSafe Super chief executive Craig Stevens said regardless of what is happening in the share market, an individual's focus should be on decades not days, and ensuring super plans reflect desired outcomes. "For most people super is a 40-plus year ...

Countplus profit hit by end of loyalty payments

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
... reflected in our operating financial planning revenue increasing by 8% and property related revenue up 19%. We will continue to focus on organic growth and diversification which should see improved performance into the future." Countplus has begun implementing ...

CORRECTION: AFA COO joins netwealth

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
... Service. He will also provide compliance, technology, research and education services to more than 200 licensees. Anderson will focus on education and infrastructure support for licensees and planners. His appointment follows that of Bruce MacDougall ...

Folkestone builds on strong foundations

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
Real estate investment manager Folkestone has more than doubled its profit in the 12 months to 30 June. Net profit after tax stood at $7 million, up 122.6% on the same period last year. Earnings per share of 1.1 cents were up 57.1% on FY14 and funds ...