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ASIC keeps watch on SMSF auditors

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2018
... take action where the conduct of SMSF auditors is inadequate." ASIC's actions on auditors have included restrictions on the funds that can be audited, including under specific independence circumstances; limiting the number of SMSF audits that can be ...

Retirement planning gets a recession check

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2018
... it is big on low-cost ETFs to spread exposures. Taking a turn from adviser land and into the super fund territories, some funds have changed their allocations over the last few months as they see markets peaking. Australian Catholic Superannuation and ...

Beware the fintech Ponzi scheme

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... fraudulent P2P are the same: provide very attractive rates, favourable terms and generous giveaways. The founders usually use funds from the early investors to pay the next round of investors until, eventually, the money runs out. As published in the ...

Nikko appoints AIST director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... growing, evolving and improving." "Her views as an 'asset owner' chair, as well as previous experience with ESG in funds management, are highly valued," Hallinan said. Edwards's appointment in the role comes after former non-executive director ...

Former Olympian to lead investment house

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... recently acquired Ascalon Capital Managers. This includes the launch of a seeding vehicle to invest in alternative investment funds in Asia Pacific. Generation Development Group said Hackett will also remain responsible for the distribution of Generation ...

ASIC and Austplan agree to mutual breakup

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... licence in November following ASIC surveillance which found deficiencies in the establishment of self-managed superannuation funds and client referrals. ASIC will cancel Austplan's AFSL effective from 25 November 2018 by agreement with the licensee. ...

Idle technology leaves super fund members behind

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
As superannuation funds grapple with digital advancement, their young membership base become further disconnected from the wealth and super system, according to a Zuper co-founder. Chief product officer and co-founder Jon Holloway told yesterday's ...

The rise of challenger banks in Australia: SIBOS

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... transact in the next five years. The trends they've discussed could mark a change in the way financial advisers and super funds can provide utility-like services to their clients or members. For financial advisers, challenger banks are turning to ...

Digital advice engagement spikes for super members

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... future, with engaged members logging in to the system multiple times to create, review or update a plan for their super. "Funds that have led in digital advice can demonstrate clear growth in engagement - their members are more informed, empowered and ...

CFSGAM Aussie equities executive on the move

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... Reynolds held portfolio management and equity analyst roles with UBS Securities Australia, Goldman Sachs JB Were and BT Funds Management.