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FSI submissions close

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
... serve as a blueprint for the financial system over the next decade." Among the recommendations is a call for all superannuation funds to have a majority of independent directors and aligning penalties for director misconduct with those of managed investment ...

Brightstone to provide model portfolios with NetActuary

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
... advisers, dealer groups, accountants and super funds. According to Brightstone managing director Robert Talevski, the superannuation industry needs a greater focus on retirees' individual needs via bespoke investment solutions. "Brightstone's service ...

JPM navigates super funds towards maritime income strategy

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
J. P. Morgan is looking to bring investments in global shipping to Australian superannuation funds. According to the global asset manager, yield-oriented maritime asset investments offer a combination of benefits: attractive total return potential ...

Industry bodies respond to Hockey's tax debate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
The Financial Services Council, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia and Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees have responded to some of the questions raised in Treasurer Joe Hockey's Tax Discussion Paper. FSC chief executive Sally ...

Treasury opens discussion on tax reform

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
... the current income tax system. Crucially, the paper opens discussion on taxation on savings vehicles, including superannuation - something the Government denied it would change during its current term. Arguing that "differences in the taxation of alternative ...

Treasury starts consultation for higher advice standards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015
... in partnership. The model would be applicable to personal advice on Tier 1 financial products, including shares, superannuation, life insurance and managed investment schemes, are set out in the diagram overleaf. Treasury confirmed that the closing date ...

Bloomberg launches financial data management tool

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2015
... they are receiving, all in one place," he added. Bloomberg PolarLake deals with a number of companies, including superannuation funds and insurers to develop tailored data management solutions that can be managed on-site as 'data as a software' or managed ...

US schools should teach finlit

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2015
While US federal and state governments explore ways to boost private savings among Americans and introduce fiduciary standards for advisers, a major association has said a more important step is introducing financial literacy training into school curriculum. ...

CFA appoints Australia head of advocacy

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015
... appointment is particularly relevant in the context of the recent Financial Services Inquiry, FOFA and other changes to superannuation in Australia post the GFC," he added. "We are committed to working with the government and industry players to restore ...

Defensive pension pots just won't last

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015
Portfolio diversification and a greater allocation to growth assets are likely to help retirees make their superannuation last longer, according to modelling by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and State Street Global Advisors ...