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Industry resists full portfolio disclosure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
... Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos' discussion paper, 'Better regulation and governance, enhanced transparency and improved competition in superannuation industry bodies', industry bodies were conservative on the subject of transparency. Under the terms proposed ...

Pressure mounts on super in modern awards

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014
... the government's discussion paper entitled, 'Better regulation and governance, enhanced transparency and improved competition in superannuation'. The 'improved competition in superannuation' part of the discussion paper deals with the question of whether ...

Australian operations boost GBST

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2014
... profits came despite a challenging environment. Wealth management sales grew in Australia and the United Kingdom but competition also increased, Lake said. Product development expenditure had also resulted in lower margins. "The strength of our Australian ...

CBA posts $4.27bn half year profit

AAP & ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
... corresponding period to $426 billion. Customer deposits now account for 63% of the bank's total funding. However, competition for domestic deposits remained strong and continued to have a negative impact on margins. CBA chief executive Ian Narev said ...

ETF assets to surpass hedge funds in 12-18 months

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2014
... adds that the growth in the sector is also making product designers mindful of potential risks posed by increased competition to innovate. "This year's survey also found a growing awareness amongst promoters that this innovation leaves them open to increased ...

Superannuation bodies axed in government streamlining

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2014
... release of the government's superannuation discussion paper, seeking input on issues relating to better governance, competition and efficiency in the superannuation system. Sinodinos reiterated that the government remains committed to SuperStream and ...

Asset owners must embrace change

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2014
... said competitive positioning is becoming a key driver of change in the institutional investor world given the intense competition for returns, for investment talent and for strong leadership in value-chain management. "Asset owners are increasingly grappling ...

Frontier market corporate governance greatly improved

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2014
Greater local competition, improved governance and the involvement of institutional investors has greatly increased the investment prospects of the world's frontier markets, according to emerging market specialist Advance Emerging Capital. Frontier ...

FSC asks Son of Wallis Inquiry to focus on export growth

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2013
... of Wallis Inquiry, the FSC welcomed the focus on issues such as international competitiveness, domestic efficiency, competition, sustainability and cost of regulation. "The draft terms of reference for the inquiry provide the opportunity to ensure Australia's ...

Industry funds should offer SMSFs: QMV

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2013
... up the Melbourne-based superannuation technology consultant and software provider, said that treating SMSFs as the competition was the wrong attitude, and that a more innovative approach is needed. "At the end of the day, there's a consumer need for ...