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NULIS calls for clearer regulatory definitions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
... advice arrangements that are conducted on the basis of the member's direct engagement with a financial adviser of their choice. "...in certain circumstances members can request NULIS to deduct amounts from their account to pay fees for their financial ...

US considers restricting ESG in pensions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
... factors, or that it arguably promotes positive general market trends or industry growth, that the investment is a prudent choice for retirement or other investors." Now, the DOL proposes that under ERISA fiduciaries must always put the economic interests ...

Aware Super unaware of members with disabilities

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2020
... members about the rebrand on July 15, and the neglect in having captions in its rebrand announcement video was caused by its choice of video hosting service. "Our video content is typically provided through services that provide appropriate closed captions. ...

Saxo Markets adds options to platform

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
... Australia chief executive Adam Smith said. "We are incredibly excited to be able to provide our clients with even more choice on the platform now via the addition of ASX-listed single stock options, which complements our international stock options offering," ...

Research slams ADL definition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
New research from Super Consumers Australia, the superannuation advocacy arm of CHOICE, has highlighted how difficult it is for people to claim total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance under the activities of daily living (ADL) definition. The ...

Macquarie tops mandate league tables

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... Standard, HabrourVest and self-mandates at three each. In Australian equities, Macquarie and Alphinity were the managers of choice, winning four and three mandates each. Macquarie also won five mandates in international equities, followed by GQG Partners ...

FSU secures super pay increases

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... market competitive 3.5% salary increase year on year for the life of the agreement, it also provides for other employer-of-choice benefits such as materially increased caregiver, parental, compassionate and domestic violence leave entitlements in addition ...

Advisers switch platforms amid pandemic

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... online meetings, email campaigns, digital signature tools and social media management systems," Peker explains. "Whether by choice or circumstance, planners are adapting their technology stack during these unprecedented times." The report found that ...

Super for women under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
... one to two balanced or growth options. I don't believe all women can be lumped into two investment options," she said. "Choice of super fund is important but equally important is getting the right strategy in place including a well-managed active investment ...

ASIC sues CBA, CFS over RC case

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2020
... Corporations Act's ban on conflicted remuneration. ASIC said the arrangements could reasonably be expected to influence the choice of financial product recommended by the bank to its retail clients, or the financial advice it provided them. The regulator ...