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Former REIT exec to lead new funds management business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
A former AMP and Centuria executive will lead the wholesale funds management business at one of Australia's oldest companies. Neil Rogan joins Gowing Bros after serving as general manager of the investment bond business at Centuria Capital for three-and-a-half ...

SMSFs overlooking off-the-plan property risks

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
Self-managed superannuation funds are showing a strong demand for off-the-plan properties but often overlook the risks associated with this type of investment. According to property research firm RiskWise, off-the-plan properties have driven lower property ...

SuperStream changes consultation opens

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... choose to manage their own superannuation through an SMSF by making it easier for them to roll their existing superannuation funds into an SMSF," O'Dwyer said. According to the Government, the change will reduce compliance costs for SMSF and APRA trustees ...

Impact investing reports sharp growth

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... Produced in partnership with Swinburne University's Centre for Social Impact, RIAA's benchmarking report reveals funds raised through green bonds have significantly contributed to the growth in impact investments. RIAA chief executive Simon O'Connor ...

VanEck adds two to Australian team

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... worked at RBC Investor and Treasury Services and BOC International. In her new role, she will be responsible for supporting funds operations and management of VanEck's investment portfolio. She will also liaise with counterparties and custodians ...

Pengana hires distribution lead from NAB

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... platforms. Pengana's distribution team is headed by Damian Crowley. "We're very pleased to welcome such an experienced funds management distribution professional to our team. Brett has a demonstrated track record of managing strategic relationships ...

Super funds underplay risk profiles: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
Superannuation funds are potentially "underplaying" the riskiness of investment options to members, hence making it difficult to accurately compare products. This is according to new research from Monash Business School, which highlights the lack of ...

Super fund shortlist practically advice: IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... products equates to financial advice and undermines the need for quality, independent advice. IOOF also said a shortlist of 10 funds is impractical in the current climate and is likely to exclude many MySuper products catering to particular employer ...

Socio-economics dictate insurance needs of young Aussies: Insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... have more comprehensive insurance needs at an earlier age than a fund which supports professional workers." As such, super funds should be afforded flexibility in determining the appropriate minimum age for automatic cover commencement so long as that ...

HUB24 introduces low-cost product

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... The ASX-listed platform provider announced the new product in its latest quarterly update. It also pointed to a boost in funds under administration in the year to June 2018. HUB24 reported a 51.2% jump in FUA to $8.3 billion on the year prior. Given ...