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First Quadrant liquid alternative strategy added to HUB24

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2016
... deliver positive returns over full market cycles. It's available to wholesale investors and financial advisers, has a minimum investment of $25,000 and aims for a risk-managed return above cash plus 4%. Commenting on the fund, First Quadrant chief investment ...

Perpetual launches Native Title Trust

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2016
... the trust allows set-up to be straightforward with no establishment fees. Perpetual also aims to keep ongoing costs at a minimum through an omnibus structure applied across all participating communities. The trust is registered with the Australian Charities ...

First SMSF app launched

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... shares, property trusts and exchange traded funds. Up to four people can be members of a Superstash SMSF, with a recommended minimum total balance of $200,000.

Boomers driving interest in PAFs

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2016
... approach to their giving. They typically require seed funding of around $500,000 to make them efficient and must distribute a minimum 5% of their net asset value each year. According to the latest data from Australian Philanthropic Services there are ...

Government acts on income streams review

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
... of relevant and appropriate retirement income stream products in the Australian market. It was also asked to review the minimum annual drawdown amounts for account-based superannuation income streams. Among its considerations Treasury has recommended ...

Libertas launches licensing to attract SMSF specialists

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... "We're excited to bring like-minded accountants on board and come 30 June, we expect our accountants to transition with minimum fuss, maximum compliance and with minimal disruption to their business," Euvrard said. To obtain the Libertas accountant authority ...

Acorns app enters superannuation sector

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
... in the early accumulation phase. Commenting on the launch, Acorns Australia chief executive George Lucas said: "With no minimum investments and industry low fees, Acorns allows anyone to make regular contributions to their investment portfolio. "Given ...

No bachelor's degree for existing advisers

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... have to reach degree-equivalent status and to pass the new exam requirement for all advisers. "These reforms will raise minimum standards in the financial advice industry and improve public confidence in the sector, whilst acknowledging the skills and ...

Sunsuper overhauls TPD cover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
... do not suffer a catastrophic event or debilitating disease, they may receive up to six annual support payments over a minimum of five years, encouraging members to return to work where possible Reduction of approximately 30% in the TPD Assist premiums ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... required to disclose and enforce maximum tenure protocols for all directors. That independent directors be provided with a minimum tenure of three years, subject to termination for cause. That nominating bodies be prohibited from receiving directors' ...