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UniSuper advice offering surges

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2019
... relates specifically to personal advice, including intra-fund advice, UniSuper said. Most of this advice covers investment choice, contributions to super, insurance, Flexi Pension set ups and non-super investments/regular savings plans. In terms of general ...

Active, passive investing continues to confuse: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... important than short-term gains, yet 77% of investors said they would opt for safety over performance if forced to make a choice. "Investors don't seem to fully grasp that if they are looking for double-digit returns, they need to invest at the higher ...

Industry bodies react to APRA review

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
Several industry associations have responded to APRA's Capability Review as many weighed in on how the recommendations can improve the superannuation sector. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees head of advocacy Ailsa Goodwin said ...

Russell launches next gen managed accounts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... the offering to other platforms very soon. "Our research shows Australian advisers continue to be faced with a limited choice between two key structures; a highly active managed account at a premium price point or a passive managed account at a low price ...

APRA endorses review recommendations

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... and data collection will be a priority, and should be aligned with other initiatives that require legislation (such as choice product dashboards)," it said. APRA will also consult with the government on the additional resources needed. Chair Wayne Byres ...

Subscription advice brings in US $1 billion

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... services overly complex," said Loh. "These investors were managing their investments on their own but not necessarily by choice, so we're excited to give them a new way to get the help they need." The switch to a subscription model in March meant a move ...

APRA sticks to rigid member outcomes deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2019
... planning process will be of particular interest. Trustees must also prepare outcomes assessments for every MySuper and choice products, including the timing and publication of the assessments and data sources. RSEs have the discretion to apply the 12-month ...

Open banking reforms a boon for fintech

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2019
... creates," Twiss added. "We are very supportive of the regime and see it as an exciting opportunity to give our customers more choice and delight them with better banking experiences." The government's timeline for the introduction of open banking suggests ...

Suncorp named Bank of the Year

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2019
... environment a consumer advocate finance magazine has a more important role than ever to play. "It's no longer just a choice of who offers the best price and features; Australian consumers are seeking financial institutions they can trust," Baltazar ...

Xplore Wealth launches new solution

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2019
... world of investments" with multi-currency and multi-market investment access and trading through a broker of the adviser's choice. Xplore Wealth non-executive chair Peter Brook said the platform was developed in part to "help transform client and adviser ...