BetaShares launches ETFs to track the global mining and global banking sectors
BetaShares, a leading Australian ETF manager, today announced the launch of the BetaShares Global Gold Miners ETF – Currency Hedged (ASX: MNRS) and the BetaShares Global Banks ETF – Currency Hedged (ASX: BNKS). Both MNRS and BNKS are hedged into Australian dollars to eliminate the impact of currency fluctuations on portfolio performance, making the two
August 03, 2016
Cementing trust in a financial advice profession
SMSF Association chief says in light of changes to superannuation there has never been a more important time for the industry to work together to build its future. Simon Hoyle reports.
August 03, 2016
Super changes: the good, the bad and the retrospective
Max Newnham writes that despite one notable exception, the government’s changes to superannuation will result in a better system, and there are strategies planners can use to help clients.
August 03, 2016
Despite budget backing, annuities are still no post-retirement panacea
Wade Matterson writes that rather than mandate or strong-arm investors into deferred lifetime annuities or pooled products, a holistic approach which considers all the aspects is a better option.
August 03, 2016
Only the best of the best will win Fund Manager of the Year
The first wave of nominees for the Professional Planner|Zenith Fund Awards have been announced. Managers must excel on nine specific criteria before being judged worthy of nomination.
August 02, 2016
AdviserLogic announces PayLogic service to track AFSL revenue
. Revenue management is not yet 100% digital; some commissions are still difficult to unwind from fund managers . AFSLs need good schemas to build efficient payment structures . Helping AFSLs reduce time spent on paying advisers . Over 20 dealer groups now using PayLogic AdviserLogic launched its revenue management system 12 months ago to
August 02, 2016
Block viewers can crowd fund their favourite apartment
Crowdfunder DomaCom will bring a fresh, exciting element to the popular TV series The Block by allowing viewers the opportunity to join a crowdfunding campaign to buy one of the five apartments. The 12th season of The Block, Australian TV’s longest running reality show, starts later this month on Channel 9 with five couples –
August 01, 2016
Hamish Douglass’s annual report to Magellan investors
I am delighted to write to you as an investor in the Magellan Global Fund (the ‘Global Fund’ or the ‘Fund’), the Magellan Global Fund (Hedged), the Magellan Global Equities Fund and the Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged) for the 12 months ended 30 June 2016. Over the past 12 months the Magellan Global
August 01, 2016
Netwealth and Principal Partners launch new private label managed account
Australia’s largest non-institutional platform provider, Netwealth, has launched a new private label managed account service with Principal Partners, a privately owned wealth management firm. The new private label will be available exclusively to clients of Principle Partners and will provide access to the investment expertise and insights of Bennelong Australian Equity Partners. Commenting on the
August 01, 2016
Had her life all planned out even before she was a planner
An early fascination with money and how it worked led this former Queensland ten pin bowling champion to a brilliant career in financial advice. Jo Leggatt writes.
August 01, 2016
Avoid the cold calling ‘dark’ by retaining existing customers
Retaining customers and keeping them happy can be a challenge in a competitive environment. But with much research done on the cost benefits, it’s a job worth doing. Anthony O’Brien writes.
August 01, 2016
Failure is not an option: planners need to get involved
Financial planners have an ethical and social responsibility not to be passive bystanders as dissatisfaction with politicians, governments, banks and the finance industry grows. Robert MC Brown explains
August 01, 2016
