ASIC updates guidance for funds management industry

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ASIC has released a suite of seven new and updated regulatory guides to provide comprehensive guidance to the funds management industry. The guidance has been updated for changes arising from the... Read more continue reading

ASIC approves the Banking Code of Practice

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ASIC has approved the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA’s) new Banking Code of Practice (the Code). ASIC’s approval of the Code follows extensive engagement with the ABA, following a comprehensive independent... Read more continue reading

Mercer unites key industry players to attract diverse talent in investment management

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Key players in the investment management industry have joined forces to launch Future IM/Pact – an employee value proposition aimed at attracting more diverse talent into investing roles with an initial focus... Read more continue reading

TAL Adviser Roadshows to kick off in Adelaide this week

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Over 1,500 advisers across Australia have registered for the 2018 TAL Adviser Roadshows, which begin in Adelaide this Wednesday. Advisers will be able to exchange insights with members of TAL’s... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management appoints Mari Yamauchi as outside director

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At an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“Nikko AM”) has confirmed the appointment of Mari Yamauchi as Outside Director. With Ms. Yamauchi’s appointment, Nikko AM’s Board of... Read more continue reading

Commonwealth Bank Group Super appoints CIO

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Commonwealth Bank Group Super has named Ruwanie Dias as Chief Investment Officer of the Group’s employee superannuation fund, effective July 2018. Ruwanie has been acting in this capacity since the... Read more continue reading

Insight Investment’s global economic outlook for the week ahead (starting 30 July 2018 )

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Central bank meetings, US employment report and global inflation data mark a busy week It is a busy week for both data and central banks next week, with the BoJ,... Read more continue reading

Satisfaction with super funds is increasing, but members still want more: Investment Trends

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Investment Trends has released its flagship 2018 Super Fund Member Sentiment and Communications Report, an in-depth study of super fund members’ attitudes, behaviours, needs and priorities. The report, now in... Read more continue reading

Calling all FPA members: Nominations for 2018 FPA Awards open

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is calling for FPA members to make submissions for the 2018 FPA Awards, a program that recognises excellence in financial planning and the... Read more continue reading

Getting the fundamentals right key message for advisers at Technical Day

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A strong focus on the fundamentals of self-managed super funds (SMSFs), from setting a fund up to alternative investment strategies, will be a dominant theme at this year’s SMSF Association... Read more continue reading