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Will COVID-19 kill the balanced option?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020

... allocation, trustees will be free to offer their members a wide range of risk levels, because we still want a wide variety of choice," Geffin added. "But the difference is the consumer is going to be better empowered to differentiate between the risks ...

Could relief on advice compliance save consumers?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020

... reassurance. He also wants to see some relief from regulatory pressures for advisers and says it doesn't have to be a choice between consumer protection and relief. "Even if there was relief, advisers always have a best interests duty obligation ...

New firm joins Count Financial network

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020

... support offering, plus the strength of being backed by the CountPlus listed entity, were all definitely factors in our final choice of licensee." He added that Count being under the ownership of CountPlus made it even more attractive, as CountPlus has ...

Good time to be in managed accounts: IMAP

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020

The COVID-19 crash has had an effect on all investment advice, but for financial advisers using managed accounts the blow has been slightly eased, according to IMAP chair Toby Potter. Potter told Financial Standard that while it is likely managed account ...

COVID-19 uncertainty sees AMP withdraw guidance

ALLY SELBY | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020

AMP has withdrawn its full-year 2020 outlook as a result of ongoing economic uncertainty. Announcing the move to the ASX this morning, AMP said its capital position and liquidity will help it navigate the uncertain environment but providing an accurate ...

The impact of COVID-19 on emerging markets

ALLY SELBY | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020

... opportune investment in both developed and emerging markets once sentiment improves. "Infrastructure investors are spoilt for choice at these levels. Emerging markets have come into this downturn relatively undervalued and with thematics supportive of ...

FPA advocates for reduced pension minimums

HARRISON WORLEY | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020

... retirement could choose to preserve more of their super funds instead of taking account-based pensions and annuities. "This choice allowed retirees an opportunity to offset some of the losses they had incurred through the market falls and strengthen ...

UBS says goodbye to ETFs

KANIKA SOOD | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020

UBS is sweeping clean its suite of ASX-listed ETFs, shutting down six funds and delisting three as asset growth stalls. UBS currently has nine ETFs with $300 million in funds under management at February end. On Friday, it informed investors of its ...

HUB24 wins $1b mandate

ALLY SELBY | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020

... delivering a high-quality, differentiated wrap-based offer to advisers and clients, with a focus on adviser efficiency, offering choice and value for money. "Importantly, it is expected to substantially address the tax credit issue for the ClearView ...

Bridges acquires bank advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020

... Australia's largest national financial planning and stockbroking organisations and, during this time, has become the partner of choice for the customer-owned banking industry."

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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