ASIC reports on proxy adviser engagement practices

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ASIC has published a report on proxy adviser engagement practices during the 2017 annual general meeting season. The report covers conduct observed and suggests practices that can be adopted by... Read more continue reading

Milliman and Ignition Wealth announce synergistic collaboration

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Milliman Australia Practice Leader Wade Matterson and Ignition Wealth CEO Manish Prasad have announced a global collaboration between their two firms to combine Ignition Wealth’s integrated bank grade white label... Read more continue reading

Digital client engagement will be the norm for the next generation of financial planners: 2018 Planner Technology Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its 2018 Planner Technology Report, an in-depth study of Australian financial planners and their technology needs. The report, now in its fifteenth year,... Read more continue reading

FPA announces latest winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to announce Erica Cummins of Graham Wealth in Swan Hill, Victoria, as the latest winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award.... Read more continue reading

Women’s Index shows economic progress in FY18 despite H1 setback

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Women’s economic measure finds that Australian women are progressing but it’s a one step forward, two step back march. The latest Financy Women’s Index powered by Data Digger has revealed... Read more continue reading

Allianz Retire+ Powered by PIMCO appoints CEO and board

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Allianz Retire+ Powered by PIMCO (“Allianz Retire+”) has announced Matthew Rady as its CEO and three industry experts as independent non-executive directors. Patria Mann, David Plumb (who will serve as... Read more continue reading

Natixis expands its private debt capabilities with the acquisition of MV Credit

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Natixis Investment Managers announces the acquisition of MV Credit, which will join Natixis as a fully autonomous affiliate. To meet investors’ need for diversification and demand for alternative investment solutions,... Read more continue reading

Australian Private Debt – Accessing the Growing Opportunity

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“Institutional investor appetite for alternative defensive allocations continues to grow” according to Revolution Asset Management’s CIO and veteran investment manager, Bob Sahota. In what is perceived as a late market... Read more continue reading

Parametric teams with smart beta innovators Research Affiliates to launch Systematic Alternative Risk Premia (SARP)

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Specialist implementation manager Parametric has launched a new strategy for Australian institutional investors after collaborating with Newport Beach, California-based Research Affiliates, seeking to produce better returns and lower volatility than... Read more continue reading

14 SMSFA members are listed in Barron’s Top 50 financial advisors for 2018

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The Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Association is pleased to note the presence of 14 of its members on the list of Barron’s Top 50 financial advisors for 2018; noting that good... Read more continue reading