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Arming human traders for big-ticket trades

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... said on his visit to Sydney recently. "We take key data sources for traders and calibrate them according to human traders, not just quantitative aspects. "If you are a trader preparing to execute a large trade, you will have to find the liquidity but ...

SMSFA turns up the heat on franking debate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... you transfer the cost to the state then it becomes something else, it's a part nationalisation of the system. I'm not opposed to it; I just think we should be honest about what's occurring." While he doesn't know whether that's good ...

Escala bought by growing US firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... centric approach." The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2019. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Focus has been on somewhat of a buying spree this month, having acquired Canadian firm Prime Quadrant on February ...

Chief economist update: Cut it, cut it now

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... outlook for Australia - particularly through the good fortune the depreciation of the Australian dollar brings. But so far, not so good. After dropping from a high of US$0.7273 (31 January 2019) to US$0.7101 on the "neutral" announcement (February 7) ...

Clearview overhauls life insurance premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... the "watered-down anti-hawking requirement has seen unsolicited selling take place within structures and systems which do not ensure compliance with the law" has enabled Clearview and other insurers to conduct business in this manner in the past.

Ausbil launches dividend income fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... equities team. "We think the fund structure is still attractive if the franking dividend changes are legislated because we target not just a dividend yield but also outperforming the index," Price said. "The active income last year was higher led by ...

ASIC flags post-RC criminal prosecutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... to eight separate entities has also been prioritised, ASIC said. ASIC said all work is being undertaken with its new 'Why not litigate?' mantra in mind, with a taskforce now in place to establish a dedicated Office of Enforcement within ASIC. The move ...

Opportunities outweigh threats when it comes to SMSFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
Threats to the SMSF sector certainly exist, but they are outweighed by opportunities, according to the Self-Managed Super Fund Association. Opening the SMSF advocacy body's national conference in Melbourne this morning, a panel of industry experts discussed ...

Prime Value recruits former super fund chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... considering impact," Murphy said. The client services team also welcomed Andrew Russell as relationship manager after working in not-for-profits and financial services for more than two decades. Prime Value is part of an investment group that includes ...

Group insurance reforms to be tabled

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... inappropriate insurance arrangements," Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert said. "Importantly, the Government's reform will not prevent anyone who wants insurance in superannuation from being able to obtain it - members will still be able to opt in." It's ...