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UBS names key Aussie hire

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
UBS Asset Management Australia is reaching out to aligned and independent financial advisers with a new appointment to its wholesale team. Former Lazard Asset Management national manager of retail Ben Williams joins UBS as head of wholesale, with responsibility ...

APRA puts super funds on notice

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... of fees and costs, and the use of reserves come under more scrutiny. Policies and procedures to establish, implement, monitor and review business plans, and the achievement of strategic objectives, have also been proposed. "RSE licensees are expected ...

Low-flation becoming less transitory?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
In its 26 July FOMC statement, the Fed noted: "Inflation on a 12-month basis is expected to remain somewhat below 2% in the near term but to stabilise around the Committee's 2% objective over the medium term. Near-term risks to the economic outlook ...

ANZ foots compensation bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
ANZ will compensate consumers a total of $10.5 million as a result of OnePath compliance breaches. According to ASIC, ANZ's wealth, insurance and advice arm, OnePath, failed to process superannuation contributions and manage lost inactive member balances ...

CBA contemplates CommInsure sale

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2017
Commonwealth Bank confirmed in its annual results presentation that third parties are discussing an acquisition of the bank's life insurance business. Describing CommInsure as a "strong business with scale, expertise, competitive products and access ...

ACSI urges investor action on slavery, warns of financial risks

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017
... be left to a few responsible corporations." Specifically, ACSI is calling for legislation which requires companies to monitor and address slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, including; mandatory reporting, with provision for board approval ...

APRA sets new capital target for the big four

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... well-positioned to meet this new capital benchmark. Financial strength is a key priority of CBA's strategy, and we constantly monitor our capital position and any potential regulatory change which may affect our capital."

New super product for investment savvy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
A managed accounts provider is entering the realm of superannuation products, providing financial advice clients with an alternative to traditional super vehicles. WealthO2, the fintech behind MA Operator and MDA Operator, has launched a range of software ...

Jump goes the Aussie

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
Here we go again, extrapolating as we go. After projected to fall to US$0.70 (or less) only last month, the tide has turned for the Australian dollar after it jumped to a 26-month high versus the greenback to US$0.7933. It's now extrapolated to keep ...

Plum Super launches retirement product

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
... optimise retirement income to last as long as possible. Self Select Investment Path : relies on the member to select and monitor their investment portfolio and offers five investment levels designed to offer flexibility in investing to meet their retirement ...