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Advisers wary of unlisted assets: Sunsuper

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2019
Many financial advisers believe unlisted assets lack transparency and are illiquid, growth investments. At the Sunsuper Adviser Roadshow in Sydney yesterday, an audience of advisers was informally polled on their thoughts about alternative, unlisted ...

Kapstream looks to Chi-X for active ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2019
... issuers to have their QMFs and ETFs quoted and traded on Chi-X Australia, providing both issuers and investors with greater choice and cost benefits," Chi-X chief executive Vic Jokovic said. The eight-year-old exchange has gained over 20% market share ...

Super stability not guaranteed: Rice Warner

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019
... Warner said. "[And] there is no default product for retirement. All members entering retirement must sign up for a new (choice) product."

Praemium signs new SMA deal

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
... simple. "We are excited to launch the Pitcher Partners Customised Portfolios SMA and to be able to offer our clients a wide choice of portfolio solutions with the ability to customise to their unique requirements," he said. "The sophistication of Praemium's ...

Members ignorant about super fund differences: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
Many superannuation fund members that don't understand the difference between retail and industry funds highlights the need for education and comparison tools, a new survey finds. The research from Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, which ...

Tobacco company launches life insurance offering

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2019
A major tobacco company is eyeing the life insurance industry by launching products that offer discounts for customers that quit smoking or switch to alternatives. Philip Morris International, the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes, will launch life ...

ATO guides SMSFs on PYSP changes

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2019
... and small APRA funds - if an individual hasn't requested a direct payment or for it to be rolled over to a fund of their choice. The ATO said it would begin proactive consolidation from November and notify individuals once their unclaimed super had been ...

Northern Trust wins two mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
... managers, its global operating platform and the firm's demonstrable excellence in client service, made them an obvious choice. Northern Trust country executive for Australia Angelo Calvitto said as part of this extensive mandate, Maple-Brown Abbott ...

Call for super funds to divest gambling interests

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
... gambling can have on families and communities. "Superannuation contributions are mandatory, but every Australian has the choice to decide where this money is invested," said Stuart Palmer, Australian Ethical head of ethics research. "Gambling is a big ...

Sargon launches SMSF alternative

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
... director of strategic development Jason Entwistle said: "We are committed to continually providing advisers with product choice to enable them to meet the needs of their clients." "We are pleased to be working with the team at Sargon to implement a customised ...