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Advisers shouldn't overlook workplace super

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
Advisers looking to grow their businesses should not overlook workplace superfunds as a means of increasing revenue and their referral base, according to IOOF. IOOF, which has created a guide to help advisers succeed as a workplace super adviser, claims ...

FSC sends final budget message

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
A reduction in concessional contribution caps for middle-income superannuation members would hurt Australia's budget long-term, bear an increased cost to taxpayers, and not align with super's objective. This is the final message from the Financial Services ...

State Street appointed alternatives custodian at GPIF

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
State Street has been appointed the custodian of alternative investments at Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). The GPIF manages about $1.5 trillion and according to its latest figures, paid State Street about $8.3 million in custodial ...

Centuria settles technology park deal

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
Centuria Property Funds has settled a deal which sees it take a $104 million stake in the inner Sydney Australian Technology Park (ATP) following record investor interest in its corresponding unlisted Centuria ATP Fund. Centuria received over $130 million ...

Australians short-changing themselves with cash bias

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
Too many Australians are prioritising term deposits and high interest savings accounts over superannuation, according to the BT Australian Financial Health Index. The survey revealed that 40% of respondents preferred cash-type investments, followed ...

AZ NGA subsidiary acquires $97m Adelaide practice

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
AZ Next Generation Advisory subsidiary Pride Advice has acquired Bailey Capital Management (BCM). Based in Adelaide, BCM has over 400 clients representing $97 million in funds under advice. It advises on retirement planning, investments, insurance ...

InterPrac appoints advice manager from Capstone

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
InterPrac Financial Planning has appointed a national advice manager. Rae Stagbouer joins Interprac from Capstone Financial Planning, where she was a professional standards officer. Commenting on her appointment, she said: "This is an exciting time ...

Fixed income China's sweet spot

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
China's bond markets can provide investors with strong yield and diversification opportunities, according to Western Asset Management. In a whitepaper discussing the significance of the Chinese economy in global markets, head of investment management ...

Sunsuper overhauls TPD cover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
Sunsuper has overhauled its total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance cover in a move that will see an average premium reduction of 15% for more than 90% of its one million members. The new product, TPD Assist, will remove waiting periods for the ...

AMP chairman to retire

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
AMP Limited has announced the resignation of Simon McKeon from its board due to a change in his circumstances. McKeon will leave the position following the conclusion of the AGM in May. John Palmer will replace McKeon as chairman until a permanent appointment ...