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Retirees urged to add stocks

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015
A recent Milliman paper suggests there is credence to applying an equities strategy when looking to reduce inflation risk during retirement.

Super rules for women still unclear

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015
A federal parliament bill aiming to clear uncertainty around employers paying female staff more superannuation does not have support from the current government, Fairfax Media reports.

Blue Sky raises $20m for LIC

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2015
Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Limited recently completed a $20 million capital raise through a one for three non-renounceable entitlement offer.

Risk management top worry for asset owners

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2015
Risk management becoming more complex is seen as the biggest challenge among global asset owners over the next 12 months according to recent data published by BNP Paribas Securities Services.

Shadow Treasurer will go to election over super

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2015
Federal Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen is prepared to table changes to superannuation tax concessions in parliament prior to an election.

DST partners UK wealth manager

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2015
UK wealth manager Old Mutual Wealth will be consolidating multiple websites and microsites onto DST's Opendoor front-office platform, providing a single customer view for institutions, superannuation funds, and third-party administrators.

NAS adds Vision Super to lending program

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2015
National Australia Bank Asset Servicing (NAS) has added Vision Super to its principal securities lending program.

Superannuation tax concessions unsustainable: Bowen

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2015
Federal Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen said Labor's superannuation policy might not be universally popular but it was a better alternative to the coalition's decision to leave super alone.

Property groups looking through the schooner glass

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2015
Australian property groups who recently made hospitality acquisitions may feel their choices are vindicated by a new report suggesting alcohol consumption has "rebounded" in the country.

New initiative to improve women's economic health

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2015
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced a partnership with not-for-profit 10thousandgirl in a bid to improve the financial literacy and economic health of women in regional areas.