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Cyber-security fears strike industry: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
Cyber-security has emerged as a major concern for finance, insurance and superannuation firms in the last six months, latest research from technology provider TAS suggests. About half (46%) of executives canvassed in the second edition of the Compliance ...

Super needs greater oversight from APRA: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... funds deliver high quality, value-for-money outcomes for members over the medium to long term. RSE licensees need to be aware of, and proactively respond to, challenges and ensure their funds remain 'fit for purpose' - this requires sound planning that ...

Traditional funds too apathetic to super start-ups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... relying on the safety net of the industrial system and workplace default funds, Coyle said. "It's important for funds to be aware of evolving member demographics, including age, gender and the decoupling of the traditional family unit. The large portion ...

Multi-member SMSFs shun risky investments: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
... reduction in cash holdings over time." Burgess added: "This research is important as awareness leads to action. If trustees are aware of their biases they can try to overcome them. This will go a long way towards making sure any investment decisions ...

Setting the active record straight

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... industry, with only small proportions of managers outperforming - has a few "nuances" of which the average investor should be aware. She highlighted two key SPIVA principles: first, the survivorship bias correction. This means that while funds may be ...

Group insurance inaction is "robbery": Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... Corporations and Financial Services chair Steve Irons said the responsibility shouldn't fall solely on the individual, rather super funds and insurers must also take action. Irons said for an individual who left their employer and stopped making contributions ...

Why it shouldn't be called impact investing

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... massive disservice by using the term "impact investing." Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment Conference, Traill suggested that the term implies a disconnect between environmental awareness and the actual business ...

AIST names rising star

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees named the winner of its 2017 Investment Rising Star Award. State Super head of asset allocation Charles Wu was given the award, which was judged based on four criteria: leadership within the team or ...

Ripoll to help victims of rogue advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... level of skill is required to lodge and manage a successful case via FOS and not everyone can or wants to do that. "I am aware of just how devastating bad financial advice can be and want to be at the forefront of assisting those who need to recover ...

Advisers searching for LRBA answers

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
... impacted," Howard said. "Due to the level of complexity in these measures, it's timely to seek expert counsel so clients are aware of the changes. However for now no immediate change is required to client strategies and it's business as usual, while ...