Research shows ‘capability sourcing’ is disrupting super ecosystem

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New research by Parametric, a global investment manager, shows that the superannuation ecosystem is being redefined by a series of foundational, strategic business decisions called “capability sourcing” – what Parametric... Read more continue reading

Two new appointments further BlackRock Australia’s quest to enhance delivery of service to clients

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BlackRock Australia has appointed Stuart Dunn as head of wealth distribution for Northern Region, while Linda Kang has been appointed lead research relationship manager. It follows six appointments in November... Read more continue reading

Empowering advisers to embrace social media

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A recent Midwinter and Jenesis industry survey revealed just under half of the respondents had chosen not to engage in social media because of the associated risk to their business... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital appoints Tom Dixon to design Quay Quarter Tower lobby

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AMP Capital has named Tom Dixon’s internationally-renowned, London-based design firm Design Research Studio as the winner of its interior design competition for the lobby and connected facilities of Quay Quarter... Read more continue reading

Aon empowers the Australian Rowing Team as it trains for Tokyo

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Rowing Australia and Aon have announced a four-year partnership that will see the global risk and people advisers become major sponsors of the Australian Rowing Team and Rowing Australia. The... Read more continue reading

AFA urges others to pull their weight 

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is urging other key industry players to pull their weight to reform the life insurance sector, ahead of the Parliamentary Joint Committee (PJC) hearing... Read more continue reading

Macquarie wins Retail Superannuation Fund of the Year at Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards

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Macquarie has been recognised at the annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards, winning the Retail Superannuation Fund of the Year Award. The Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards are determined based... Read more continue reading

ASIC updates its guidance on fee disclosure statements

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ASIC has released an updated Regulatory Guide 245 Fee disclosure statements (RG 245) to reflect regulatory and legislative changes since the guide was first published, including revisions to the Future... Read more continue reading

The pace of Trump’s policy agenda: Three big ‘Ifs’

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It’s hard to believe that U.S. President Donald Trump has only been in office for a month, given the dizzying activity in Washington. Yet our observations from before the inauguration... Read more continue reading

iShares minimum volatility Smart Beta ETFs receive “Recommended(Index)*” ratings

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In its first review of the funds, research house Lonsec has awarded “Recommended(Index)” ratings to the iShares Edge Smart Beta Minimum Volatility exchange traded funds (ETFs). The two ETFs are... Read more continue reading