‘Ventriloquist’ kids clouding capacity issues for advisers
A recent white paper on legal advice for ageing clients warns that their children are getting in the way of legal capacity and cognitive ability determination.
April 11, 2019
Navigating investment risk
Investment risks are ever-present, but so are the risks associated with not understanding our own behavioural biases. Both are equally important for investors, particularly around retirement.
April 11, 2019
SMSF Advisers Network ‘anticipated’ ASIC scrutiny
The nation’s fastest growing licensee has opened up about its recent slap on the wrist from the regulator, saying it anticipated some attention due to their rapid growth.
April 10, 2019
The problem with MySuper default strategies
Whether people are in retail or industry super funds, the 'blunt approaches' of lifecycle product design should be replaced with a more tailored approach according to one industry expert.
April 10, 2019
Switching to fixed fees: Adviser tackles the ‘vexed question’
Rob Pyne says that changing to a fixed-fee remuneration model feels like swimming upstream. Be prepared for a lot more accountability, he warns, and smaller margins.
April 09, 2019
Does super industry remuneration pass the BBQ test?
Former Mine Super CIO David Bell discusses the appropriate maximum remuneration for an executive and whether he was part of the problem.
April 09, 2019
2019 superannuation fund salary survey
The Future Fund’s David Neal topped the list of highest-paid CEOs according to the 2019 Investment Magazine Super Fund Salary Survey.
April 08, 2019
RI Advice seeks help on trust and change management
Dealer groups are turning to external professionals to help their authorised reps navigate trust issues and adjust to unprecedented levels of change in the industry.
April 06, 2019
Resilient growth opportunities in global equities
Pockets of growth and respite from investment risk can be found in opportunities within individual companies for intrepid investors despite the macro themes.
April 05, 2019
Fund manager flips the script on advisers
The head of the AUD$800 billion Dimensional Fund Advisors explains why they won’t just sell to anyone; advisers must attend education seminars and go through a vetting process before buying.
April 04, 2019
First State Super and VicSuper in merger talks
Two major super funds are set to merge and become one of the nation’s largest profit-to-member funds, managing more than $110 billion in retirement savings for over 1.1 million members.
April 04, 2019
