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Managed accounts grow, but education remains low

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... engagement, cost effectiveness and less administration." Investment Trends chief executive Michael Blomfield said advisers were not the sole beneficiary when managed accounts were used, noting more than half of surveyed advisers believe transparency ...

Boutique fund manager appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
An $11 billion fixed income boutique has appointed a chief executive, as it builds its team. The board of Ardea Investment Management has selected co-founder Stephen Clout as the firm's chief executive. Clout previously headed the portfolio implementation ...

NFP intra-fund advice is not a distribution channel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
The value of financial advice provided via not-for-profit superannuation funds should not be tainted as a result of discussions about dismantling vertical integration. This is according to Industry Fund Services chief executive Cath Bowtell, who said ...

Coalition to boost retail access to corporate bonds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
As part of the 2019 Federal Budget, the Morrison Government has committed to consulting on reforms to develop the corporate bond market. Following the release of the Budget, Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert said: "A strong retail corporate bond market ...

Cost of living fears rise: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... about their finances, most said the rising cost of goods and services and many respondents were also concerned they would not have enough money to be able to retire comfortably. "The reality is that the wealth effect from falling property prices is weighing ...

Chief economist update: Rosy assumptions a Budget surplus make

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... A$7.1 billion (+0.4% of GDP) in FY 2019/20 before rising to 0.5% and 0.8% of GDP over the following two years. What's not to like? The Government is splurging on its promised low and middle income tax offset, by lower tax rates for small businesses ...

In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... when the Liberal Party took power and inherited a $55 billion deficit - and while there are challenges - higher taxes are not the solution, he said. In fact, more than 10 million tax payers will receive tax relief to the tune of $158 billion - the largest ...

Record Budget spend for older Australians

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... record spend for ageing Australians, Frydenberg said in his speech: "Our commitment to fairness means the next generation not having to pick up the tab for the last." Frydenberg also made mention of full-time carers in his speech, saying: "Their job ...

Protecting Your Super Package will cross finish line: Treasurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... insurance they don't want or need, Frydenberg said the changes will also reduce the incidence of duplicated cover so they are not paying for multiple insurance policies they may not be able to claim on. It was originally slated to take effect from ...

Australia back in the black

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... of GDP), $17.8 billion (or 0.8% of GDP) and $9.2 billion (or 0.4% of GDP) in 2022-2023. "The Government is reducing debt, not through higher taxes, but by good budget management and growing the economy. By paying down debt, the Government will put the ...