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Embrace change to stay relevant

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015
... researcher Michael McQueen. Speaking at the Association of Financial Advisers National Adviser Conference in Cairns this week, McQueen cited examples of global well-known brands - such as Kodak, SAAB, Borders and Atari - that had recently collapsed due ...

Beware 'apples with apples' super comparisons

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2015
... "apples with apples" basis there are several key points to consider, according to researcher Rainmaker Information. This week Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) member Helen Rowell told an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ...

Imputation's economic effects unclear: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2015
... research director, Professor Kevin Davis, reiterated this message at the Funding Australia's Future forum in Sydney this week. Presenting findings from his paper, Dividend Imputation and the Australian Financial System: What do we know?, Davis said a ...

Retirement incomes become industry focus

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2015
... professor Deborah Ralston. They also come after the government announced its Financial System Inquiry (FSI) response this week. By the end of 2016 the government will consult on legislation to facilitate super trustees providing pre-selected comprehensive ...

Big trouble in big China

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... "Speculation that China's central bank will reduce interest rates or reserve-requirement ratios has increased before data this week that will likely show slowing exports and decelerating inflation. The People's Bank of China announced over the weekend ...

ISA calls out banks over fee structures

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
... safeguarding Australians' retirement savings, all politicians should reject a bill due to come before federal parliament this week that would impose the faulty governance structure of for-profit funds onto not-for profit funds." Rainmaker Information ...

Insurance premiums should be questioned

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2015
... Media Super deputy chief executive, Michael Rooney, told an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) event this week that at one point insurance was seen as an opportunity to keep members on the books rather than as a benefit. "Is superannuation ...

Holding pattern

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
... at least, could be gleaned from two central banks that conducted their regular tete-a-tete on monetary policy so far this week. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept money things the same - as expected - as it continues to see the "global economy ...

Industry buoyed by Trans-Pacific Partnership

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement finalised in Atlanta this week will provide a platform for multilateral trade with major economies in the Pacific Rim, creating new opportunities for Australian financial services companies. The TTP Agreement ...

Long-term investment under the spotlight

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015
... the change won't happen over three years but 30 years," Wolf said. About 60 Capital Group employees were in Australia this week as part of several investment meetings and forums. Opening the ASFA event was research director at the Centre for International ...