The Fold Legal named as finalist in 2015 Legal Innovation Index

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The Fold Legal (The Fold) has been named on the shortlist for the 2015 Legal Innovation Index announced by LexisNexis® Pacific and Janders Dean, with the final Index set to... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State delivers a range of annuities via FirstChoice and FirstWrap platforms

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Colonial First State announced that Challenger annuities are now available via its FirstWrap and FirstChoice platforms, alongside CommInsure annuities, which became available via those platforms in June 2015. It is... Read more continue reading

Traditional investment models pushing investors away

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Lonsec Multi-Asset Sector Review 2015 Retail investors are increasingly rejecting traditional investment models, instead turning to more dynamic and tailored products, including goals-based investing and lifestage funds. “The failure of... Read more continue reading

Indonesia’s fiscal performance set to improve

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Indonesia’s decision to scrap domestic fuel subsidies and use the savings for needy infrastructure projects marks a big step forward for the country’s fiscal health. It not only lessens the... Read more continue reading

Strongest job gains in seven years

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Labour force Jobs growth: Employment rose by 38,500 in July after rising by a revised 7,000 in June (previously estimated at a 7,300 rise in jobs). Full-time jobs rose by... Read more continue reading

REST’s Damian Hill named 2015 FEAL Fund Executive of the Year

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AMP Capital and Fund Executive Association Limited (FEAL) have announced Damian Hill, REST Industry Super Chief Executive Officer, is the 2015 winner of the FEAL Fund Executive of the Year... Read more continue reading

PIMCO Australian bond strategies get upgrades from Zenith

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Zenith Investment Partners has upgraded the PIMCO EQT Wholesale Australian Bond Fund and the PIMCO EQT Wholesale Australian Focus Fund, from “Recommended” to “Highly Recommended.” In its product assessment Zenith... Read more continue reading

FSC CEO calls for 12 per cent super by 2022

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The Financial Services Council CEO, Sally Loane will be calling for bipartisan commitment to 12 per cent superannuation contributions by 2022 in her keynote speech to the FSC Annual Conference... Read more continue reading

Argyle Lawyers predicts SMSF litigation to increase

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Litigation claims in the superannuation industry are increasing, and it’s a trend that’s unlikely to change. Peter Bobbin, Managing Principal, Argyle Lawyers, told the SMSF Association State Technical Conferences that... Read more continue reading

Fintech businesses and the law – time to enter the brave new world

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Legal teams assisting fintech businesses need to be innovative when dealing with the legal and regulatory challenges posed by fintech, according to The Fold Legal (The Fold). “Fintech businesses are... Read more continue reading