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The PI risks of goals-based advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
... cannot possibly know 1200 products. Yes, that might be your investable universe, but what are the 30 or 40 core managed funds that you use? To be able to articulate that and why you've chosen them is important," he said. Providing the insurer with insight ...

Northern Trust grows APAC team with Sydney hire

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... experience across the global securities and market infrastructure sectors. "As innovation continues apace in the custody and funds administration sector, we are delighted to appoint Danielle to this new role to further boost Northern Trust's advocacy ...

BTIM delivers record profit despite fee pressure

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... a 51% dip in performance fee earnings. The profit was mostly driven by strong net inflows of $4.7 billion; the boost in funds under management - up 14% to $95.8 billion - has pushed base management fees up by 20% per annum. Speaking to Financial Standard ...

RG97 effects inconsistent: Rainmaker

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... classes revealing uneven results, Rainmaker's research shows. A high level analysis shows not-for-profit (NFP) superannuation funds have over twice the increase on fees compared to retail funds. Among the asset classes, property investment options have ...

Managed accounts sector knuckles down on data standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... in proprietary specifications," he said. Industry organisations participating in the working group include: AMP Bennelong Funds BT Colonial First State Copia and Ralton Elston Financial Express IOOF IRESS Lonsec Macquarie Morningstar Netwealth Praemi ...

Wealth, insurance arms hit banks' earnings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
... insurance and wealth management arms collectively earned $10 billion in non-interest income, down 29.7% on the prior year. Funds under advice and average assets under management meanwhile, grew strongly but margins were negatively impacted by higher ...

Younger generations gaining super ground

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
... decumulation phase. The research also shows that all but Generation Z are most satisfied with the performance of industry funds, with the younger demographic preferring retail funds. This is associated with their lower average super balances, sitting ...

CommInsure awards $300m risk premia mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
CommInsure has awarded a $300 million mandate to a global asset manager. The funds were invested in GAM's Systematic Alternative Risk Premia product. GAM, headquartered in Zurich, operates in 13 countries and provides investment solutions for institutions ...

Westpac Group results solid despite challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
... which Cooper described as an industry game-changer. Over the 12 months to September 2017, BTFG reported a 147% increase in funds under administration on Panorama, up to $6.7 billion from $2.7 billion. As at the end of October, Panorama holds more than ...

Industry Super pushes for affordable housing asset class

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
Establishing a new asset class that targets institutional funds and offers affordable rental housing could help curb the housing affordability crisis, Industry Super Australia's latest whitepaper shows. ISA chief economist and report author Stephen ...