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Mercer names platform provider for direct super investments

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2019
... invest a portion of their fund in direct assets, such as direct shares and term deposits. They also have access to a cash hub, free from the complexities associated with a self-managed super fund, OneVue said. "It's clear superannuation members are looking ...

Ponzi scheme fined $1.4bn

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2019
A Ponzi scheme that allegedly duped 8400 retail investors in the US has been ordered to pay US$1 billion in penalties and disgorgement. Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC and its former owner and chief executive Robert H. Shapiro lured retail investors ...

Robo-adviser launches high interest savings solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... the BetaShares High Interest Cash ETF. The ETF is currently offering 2.02%. The savings account offers no lock-in periods, free withdrawals and unlimited transactions. The minimum balance required is set at $2000 and there is no upper limit. The account ...

New rules for UK retirement income products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... to access the money for at least five years. A review by the FCA found many consumers are focused only on taking their tax-free cash and take the 'path of least resistance' when entering drawdown, FCA executive director of strategy and competition ...

Australia Day honours recognise industry stalwarts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... Managed Investments from 2009 to 2014. An AO was also awarded to Dr Bronwyn King, the founder and chief executive of Tobacco Free Portfolios. She was recognised for "distinguished service to community health, particularly through advocacy for institutional ...

Labour and housing drive rate sentiment

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... This news story was first published in the latest print issue of Financial Standard. You can view the entire edition on our free iPad app.

Quirky SMSF investments unveiled

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2019
A new report from SuperConcepts unveils some of the most unusual investments held in self-managed superannuation funds, which include ATMs, livestock and frozen horse semen. The SMSF administration and software provider's Investment Patterns Report ...

LICs defy franking credit refund changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
Amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of franking credit refunds, two listed investment companies are rewarding shareholders with special dividends. The Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) and Mirrabooka announced they will pay special ...

AFIC director retires

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019
A director at the Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) is retiring today after a five-year stint on the board. Retiring from the AFIC board is Jacqueline Hey, a member of the company's investment committee and nomination committee. She has ...

Curtain call for industry body after 96 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019
... cost of living. In a clear disadvantage, the pensions also remain taxable despite superannuation income being designated tax free in 2007. "The government doesn't want to give us an increase as it would be at a cost of about $50 million a year and ...