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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2016
... year-on-year fall in approvals for private sector houses in July accelerated to 6.5% in August. This was more than offset by the stronger gains in approvals for "private sector dwelling excluding houses" - up 26.3% in the year to August after gaining ...

Bragg to leave FSC

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2016
... financial services industry through advocacy and fact-based research, including the FSC's Standard 20, which has delivered stronger governance to superannuation funds by mandating a majority of independent trustees for FSC member funds," she added. "He ...

MDAs overhauled by new regulations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2016
... advisers that were held back due to the unclear 'no action letter' framework." "In addition, growth prospects now look stronger for individually managed accounts (IMAs). This speaks to the benefits to investors of receiving a customised service rather ...

Pharmaceuticals and tires top new Thomson Reuters diversity index

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... risk Debra Walton said. "Our research shows that companies that make investments and focus on ESG matters can have a stronger stock performance and better long-term profitability. "For investors, looking beyond financial data is becoming more important. ...

Retirement income opportunities begin early

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... Australia-hosted forum in November. Kirkland will be one of several key panelists at the forum and will speak on building a stronger super system, including enhancing sustainable retirement income policy. The forum, hosted by Industry Super Australia ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
US consumer credit Total US consumer credit went up by US$17.7 billion in July, stronger than the previous month's US14.5 billion increase and more than market expectations for a US$15.6 billion rise. Non-revolving credit - i.e. car and student loans ...

Under reporting of super fees harming investors: ASIC

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... disclosed for super products, in particular around unlisted assets. "We recognise this is a new requirement as part of the Stronger Super reforms from the Cooper review. Now there's some and understandable concern that this might make some products seem ...

Rubik continues strong growth trend

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016
... financial measures and strategies were in place, we have steadily improved our financial performance. We have seen not just a stronger year than last, but a heightened stability instilled across the business, leaving us on an excellent footing going ...

Shaw and Partners restructures management

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2016
... Partners in February 2015 the company has expanded and evolved appreciably. We have grown adviser ranks and implemented stronger processes for the benefit of all of our clients. "This is another building block in rolling out a premium offering for our ...

CFS adds aged care annuity to FirstChoice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016
... the best retirement platform, as rated by advisers. "Offering leading retirement products on our platform results in stronger satisfaction and longer relationships with clients." Chun added being able to provide access to annuities on platform makes ...