ASFA rejects Grattan superannuation guarantee proposal
/ASFA rejects Grattan’s proposal to drop the rise in the superannuation guarantee.
Read MoreLatest retirement standards released by ASFA, calls for government to get superannuation right for women
/ASFA has released the latest figures for a modest and comfortable retirement for 65-year-olds and have restated the importance of helping women reach their retirement goals.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 8 May 2018
/Renewable energy investment fund launched
Active ETF to be launched by Fidelity
Lifecycle pension strategy launched by REI
Fixed income portfolio ESG launched by XTB
Active EFT to be launched by InvestSMART
BlackRock’s iShares ETFs restructured
ESG indices launched in J.P. Morgan and BlackRock collaboration
Acorns Australia renamed
CBA enters enforceable undertaking
ASIC welcome AFCA, board members named
ASIC cancels SMSF auditors’ registrations
First Super voting against AMP board
Fund People as at 8 May 2018
/AMP announces independent chairman, lodges submission
SSGA appoints new members to distribution team
AMIST appoints chair and director
Managed accounts expert appointed by Praemium
ING appoints new board member
WA Super appoints two general managers
New chair appointed by Vision Super
ISPT appoints new chair
AMP chairman steps down
Managing and executive directors of Blue Sky step down
FSU calls for extension of Royal Commission
/The Financial Services Union calls for the Royal Commission to be continued and expanded to other industries.
Read MoreTaxable bond fund demand strong - US Fund Update - March 2018 Key Trends
/Investor demand among active strategies in Taxable Bond funds in March (US$9.9 billion) were strong, followed by International Equity.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Update as at 24 April
/Colonial names board candidates and prepares IPO
Government heavily increases penalties, gives ASIC more power
ASIC winds up operator and illegal investment scheme
Fund People as at 24 April 2018
/CareSuper appoints new chair and deputy chair
New chair appointed by Suncorp
AMP announces changes to board
AFA responds to PJC report
/The AFA expresses confusion and disappointment in PJC Inquiry into Life Insurance Report.
Read MoreAdvice not yet a profession, says ASIC
/ASIC says that the financial advice sector is not yet a profession, but is on its way.
Read MoreAustralian investors more trusting of human advisers
/A CFA survey looked at whether retail investors trust human advice over electronic advice.
Read MoreEveryone winning in February - Global FlowWatch - February 2018 Results
/Every region except the USA saw positive flows during the month.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and regulatory Updates as at 18 April 2018
/- FirstWrap adds CFSGAM model portfolio
- Equities strategy launched by active manager
- Global ESG bond fund launched by Dimensional
- Sunsuper slashes premiums, signs super code
- ESG global equities fund unveiled by Natixis
- Two active ETFs launched by Vanguard
- Crypto-heavy fund launched by DigitalX
- Digital advice compliance business acquired by IRESS
- Pathway sold by Netwealth
- Digital community to be created by OneVue via acquisition
- Australian asset manager to rebrand
- Nationwide Super cuts fees, joins Russell alliance
- CFSGAM strategic review outcome
- ASIC more than doubles fees
- AUSTRAC regulates cryptocurrency service providers
- British and Australian fintech cooperation strengthens
- Octani’s AFS licence cancelled
Fund People as at 18 April 2018
/Risk expert appointed by Willis Towers Watson
General manager appointed by Westpac
Mercer responsible investment team expanded
Board director appointed by Vision Super
Lonsec group chief executive named
ASIC names co-deputy chair
Chief executive appointed by LGIAsuper
AIST board director and president swap seats
Award night recognises insurance technology companies
FASEA chief executive steps down
BTFG general manager resigns
Industry Super Australia chief executive steps down
PJC doubts self-regulation of the life insurance industry
/The Parliamentary Joint Committee is questioning the risk industry's ability to self-regulate.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 27 March 2018
/CommInsure launches super funds digital claims
Evolutionary science inspires new managed investment fund
Zurich retains OnePath brand and hires specialist
New boutique launched by LSL
Former Hunter Hall portfolio manager launches new business
Asset managers urged to adopt code of conduct
Fidante partners with Latigo Partners
ASIC extends superannuation and retirement calculator transition period
ASIC suspends Red Summit AFS licence
Storm Financial directors penalised
Asia still leading in net flows - New Funds in Global Markets - 4Q 2017 - Asia, Local Europe, and Cross-Border
/US$79.2 billion was deposited into newly launched long-term funds across Asia, Europe and cross-border markets, with Asia still leading in net flows.
Read MoreQantas Super survey shows pre-retirees lack confidence about retirement
/A Qantas Super survey shows how confident Australians are in their ability to retire comfortably.
Read MoreASIC market integrity report released
/Latest ASIC market integrity report shows their continued efforts to improve the Australian financial markets.
Read MoreRoyal Commission examining financial advice
/The Royal Commission will be investigating the financial advice industry during April.
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