CSIRO superannuation research cluster update
/An update on the latest research papers from the CSIRO's Cluster Research
Read MoreFund People as at 31 July
/- NGS Super announces new executives
- AMP Capital appoints non-executive directors
- BTIM announces executive
- Dispute resolution lead named
- Vanguard appoints senior investment specialist
- Franklin Templeton Australian head steps down
Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 31 July
/- Plum Super starts retirement product
- New super product launched by fintech company
- Retirement savings research centre launched
- Hamilton Lane enters Australian market
- VicSuper launches new online financial advice coach
- NAB sells JANA stake
- Industry fund offering retirement income incentive
- Ignition Wealth announces SMSF suitability tool
- Vertium launches retirement income fund
- Fintech partnering for Melbourne hub
- Bannister Law to file class action against Dick Smith
- Court orders wind up of 18 companies
- ASIC for intercept powers
- FSC announces stewardship code
- Abu Dhabi and Australia fintech agreement
- MyState refund of overcharged fees and interest
- Financial Choice pays penalties
- ASIC accepts enforceable undertaking from Avalon
- Suncorp's Tower takeover denied
- Sunsuper and Kinetic Super merger
- Super changes bill released
Psychologist calls for remote work implementation
/A psychological view of remote working and its benefits.
Read MoreSuper difference between men and women
/There is still a very sizable gap between men and women's superannuation.
Read MoreEquity ETFs in the lead for new money - ETF Flow Watch - May 2017 Results
/Global ETFs saw US$45 billion in net flows, with equity ETFs leading at US$28 billion in new money.
Read MoreHESTA execs put their foot down on male-only boards
/HESTA executive states the organisation's stance on diversity quotas.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 17 July 2017
/- Cbus to reduce premiums
- Hostplus drops premium
- IOOF appoints asset consultant
- Class Super consolidates with two boutiques
- Huntley to pay penalty
- ASIC acts to improve transparency
- ASIC warns about Skyllex
- ASIC takes action over misuse of certificates
- NAB makes corrective disclosure about its wealth management business
- ASIC cancels Grey Oak AFS license
- Government closes super tax loophole
Fund People as at 17 July 2017
/- LGS appoints female chair
- Mercer appoints director
- SuperFriend assigns director
- AMP Capital appoints new directors
- Cbus announces new role
- BlackRock appoints executives
- Club Plus Super appoints executive
- Vanguard promotes chief investment officer
- Vanguard chief executive steps down
Results of the 2016 Census
/The 2016 Census shows how the changing population will affect the future of wealth management.
Read MoreFSU calling for FoFA reforms to cover retail banking customers too
/The Senate inquiry into the finance sector has heard from the FSU, which is calling for the same protections to be applied to retail banking customers as private financial planning clients.
Read MoreASIC releases superannuation member report
/ASIC's members' experience in superannuation report reveals some poor practices and offers insights into where improvements can be made to make super more consumer-centric.
Read MoreFund People as at 4 July 2017
/- KPMG appoints new chair
- Human Super announces inaugural chief executive
- REST chief executive moves on
Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 4 July 2017
/- IOOF to acquire trustee business
- VanEck to launch ETF
- Bennelong launches new emerging companies fund
- Media Super enters R&D lending business
- QSuper open to the public
- Managed funds platform launched by MA Operator
- ASIC funding model passes Senate
- Sequoia to purchase Interprac
- CFA Institute launches research exchange
- Malaysia SC and ASIC sign fintech agreement
- Westpac pays $127,250 infringement penalty
- Orders to wind up Octaviar Group companies
- JFSA and ASIC fintech cooperation
- Macquarie pays $505,000 infringement penalty
- ASIC proposed guidance on crowd-sourced funding
- Decision on application of Criminal Code in civil proceedings
- UBS pays $280,000 in infringement penalties
- ASIC reports on conduct in funds management
Accountants are still our favourites: Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey 2017 results
/The latest research data shows only small changes in the public opinion of the finance industry.
Read MoreASFA says ditch thresholds for low income earners
/ASFA is calling on the government to remove the $450-per-month wage threshold for payment of the superannuation guarantee.
Read MoreGlobal Fund Insights, 1Q'17
/The long-term mutual fund industry recovers with half a trillion dollars in net flows during 1Q 2017.
Read MoreInternational equities see significant increase in inflows - US Monthly Fund Highlights - May 2017
/International equity funds saw far greater net inflows in May at US$33.4 billion, compared to US$17.6 billion in April.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 20 June 2017
/- Kinetic Super improves member cover
- World Vision launches investment fund
- VicSuper launches ESG option
- BlackRock launches two cash ETFs
- BetaShares launches floating rate bond ETF
- AMP updates North platform
- HESTA announces new group insurance provider
- Citigroup pays $50,000 infringement
- ASIC extends Stronger Super start date
- Group Underwriters & Managers (GUM) ASFL cancelled
- Synergy pays penalty for misleading advertising
New Funds in Global Markets 1Q 2017 - Asia, Local Europe, and Cross-Border
/Almost US$98 billion was invested into over 1500 newly launched long-term funds across Asia, Europe and Cross-border markets, with Asia dominating new products.
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