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Industry associations merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Two superannuation associations are joining forces to actively engage in thought leadership, shape policy and drive the industry forward. Industry Funds Forum (IFF) has now become part of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). IFF ...

Blockchain will boost company value: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... participation by shareholders at AGMs, which in turn would increase company value. "Participation at AGMs is a recognised problem globally, and five exchanges [Moscow Exchange Group; Tallin Stock Exchange in Estonia; the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange ...

Impact of dementia on estate planning efficacy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
Financial advisers are being reminded of the important role statutory wills play in the estate planning process, as the number of Australians diagnosed with dementia continues to rise. According to Australian Unity Trustees, Australia's ageing population ...

Financial Synergy founder launches new firm

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... Australia's leading actuaries to launch a new business aimed at tackling the ongoing retirement income and longevity risk problem. David Orford's new venture, Optimum Pensions, is rolling out a product called Real Lifetime Pension (RLP). RLP is a white-label ...

The age of algorithmic advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
... with a certain mindset. Such employees don't necessarily have programing or coding skills, but "the ability to approach problem solving and work in a way that allows computers and algorithms and platforms to augment your everyday capabilities." These ...

gigSuper reaches out to self-employed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
... for superannuation in 2017. While still far off in the minds of many industry professionals, Fahy sees this as a "now problem," and is actively looking to see how superannuation can reinvent itself for the Uber drivers and Airtaskers of the world. "The ...

Where in the cycle is Australia?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... point before it gives directions to your destination. But what if you don't know where you presently are? Such is the problem for the Australian economy. Destination: "GDP growth to pick up and to average around 3% over the next few years" and "inflation ...

'tis the season to not be jolly

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... are singing, "Now I've had the time of my life, No I never felt like this before..." But sluggish wages growth becomes a problem for the real economy. This is because consumer spending which accounts for the bulk of the Australian economy depends on ...

Life insurer definitions clashing: Regulators

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
The lack of common definitions among life insurers is making it difficult for regulators to investigate claims payout ratios and is setting back attempts to standardise definitions across the industry. The joint project between APRA and ASIC, which ...

ATO affirms SMSF event-based reporting rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) with a balance of $1 million or more will be subject to an event-based reporting regime from 1 July 2018, the Australian Tax Office announced. SMSF members have 28 days after the end of the quarter to report an event ...