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New draft super governance standards released

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2015
... the current equal representation rules nor the new independence requirements will apply where an APRA compliant transition plan is in place. These measures follow requests from industry bodies ASFA and the AIST. The new draft legislation also confirms ...

BT reveals winners of national awards

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2015
BT Financial Group handed the awards to best adviser, best practice of the year and rising star at a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra. McPhail HLG Financial Planning director and adviser Anne Graham was awarded Adviser of the Year, while the ...

Australians need another $130,000 for retirement: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2015
... comfortable retirement. "In particular, adjustments to the taper rate and thresholds for the assets test will impact how people plan to fund their retirement. While some individuals with relatively low retirement savings will receive a small increase ...

Challenger's $300m profit and new product

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2015
On top of announcing its $300 million profit for the last financial year, Challenger has launched a new product aiming to provide financial certainty for retirees in aged care. Releasing Challenger's full year results today, chief executive Brian Benari ...

High expectations suggests need for retirement advice

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2015
Generation Y is the most optimistic about their post-retirement incomes but whether they have the advice or knowledge to reach those high expectations is uncertain. A report released by State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) and Rice Warner today recommends ...

SSFS meets client demand for phone advice

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2015
State Super Financial Services (SSFS) developed its Wollongong-based "client hub" to deliver over-the-phone financial advice based on client research, according to SSFS general manager, financial planning Sean Bradley. Speaking to Financial Standard ...

WAM Capital poised to pounce in mixed market

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2015
... year to reach 17,358. WAM Capital said investment performance and capital management initiatives, including a share purchase plan (SPP) and an oversubscribed placement, were attributed to the solid result. More than 8,800 existing shareholders invested ...

Link Group launches digital super card

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2015
... creating a central platform for all benefits portals. This will be offered through Link Group's specialist employee share plan provider and administrator Equity Plan Solutions (EPS). Link Group has announced potential enhancements to the digital membership ...

Titans Fund added to Macquarie Wrap

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015
Insync's Global Titans Fund has been added to the investment and superannuation menus of Macquarie Wrap. The fund is a concentrated, large cap global equity fund that incorporates downside protection strategies and active currency management. It focuses ...

Capital raising not total solution: CIFR

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2015
... recently made a $3 billion capital raising and Westpac has partially underwritten the first half 2015 dividend reinvestment plan and sold shares in BT Investment Management. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) recently increased capital ...