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Global asset management fees continue to fall

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
Funds management fees have fallen globally across several asset classes amid rising competition from cheaper products and greater scrutiny by investors looking to cut costs. The latest bfinance report examines the fees of more than 160 money managers ...

FPA to quell adviser fears around education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
... members, with the roadshow aiming to answer their questions as best as possible ahead of July 1. "We know education is front of mind for many members. Our national Roadshow is a place to come and ask questions about the forthcoming education standards ...

Australians failing to act on increased retirement cost

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... only 38% of Baby Boomers have sought information on retirement funding, compared to the global average of 50%. Keeping in mind that budgets assume retirees own their own home outright and are relatively healthy, ASFA estimates that couples aged around ...

HESTA appoints new insurer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... consultants. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said insurance through super provides vital 24/7 protection and peace of mind for many members and their families. "We selected AIA based on a broad range of criteria, including financial strength, sustainable ...

Fed trumps Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017
... risks of Trump's fiscal agenda - tax cuts, infrastructure spending, easier regulatory policy and what have you's - never mind last week's talks of the impeachment of Trump (the one that sparked a self-off around the middle of the 15-20 May trading week). ...

Eurozone ascending

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... inflationary forces could moderate as we move into the second half of the year" (Markit). A fact that's also occupying Draghi's mind, "Underlying inflation pressures continue to remain subdued and has yet to show a convincing upward trend."

Australians pass on life insurance

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... anxiety to some extent." According to the survey, nine in 10 parents agree life insurance is important and it gives peace of mind, three in 10 admit their family would be financially burdened if they were to pass away, and one in eight have experienced ...

Iron magnate makes historic $400m pledge

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... your heart, because there is so much need, particularly in vulnerable communities. The challenge is to give with your heart, mind and soul; to give cleverly so that maximum impact is achieved over the longer term, and to give wisely so that your own ...

ESG holds key to adviser client retention

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... Calvert Research and Management director of responsible investment strategy, Anthony Eames, said the Eaton Vance Adviser Top of Mind Survey - which surveys thousands of US financial advisers each quarter - found 21% of advisers in the first quarter of ...

AIA launches flexible premium structure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017
... real reasons customers were cancelling policies were due to changing needs and economic concerns," Mu said. "With this in mind, we designed term level to help advisers to better match the premium structure to their clients' individual life stages, whether ...