BetaShares positions for further growth
BetaShares, a leading Australian manager of exchange traded funds, has announced its intention to add to its staff as its business continues to expand. After a strong 2015, BetaShares is continuing to invest for further growth and is currently looking to hire four additional team members across portfolio management, operations, sales and marketing. In addition, BetaShares
March 02, 2016
SMSFA extends its reach with new trustee membership category
A competitor claims this could confuse member representation, but the SMSFA dismisses concerns and explains why it will go ahead.
March 02, 2016
Games people play an indicator of investment behaviour
Clients need not struggle with expressing their preferences verbally, as researchers have made a game of economic fingerprinting.
March 02, 2016
Scholarships on offer at the 2016 Post Retirement Conference
Benefits of attending will multiply if you are one of two deserving Challenger scholarship winners. Prepare your application now.
March 02, 2016
Financial Synergy’s CUBS Super Shared Platform Broadens Member Services at Bankstown City Credit Union
Leading superannuation and investment software provider and innovator Financial Synergy, today announces Bankstown City Credit Union (BCCU) has gone live with the simple, non-advice superannuation product, CUBS Super. The shared super platform has fast tracked the expansion of BCCU’s offering which aims to retain and grow its nearly 5,000-strong member base. CUBS Super allows mutual
February 29, 2016
Local Government Super becomes RIAA certified
Local Government Super (LGS) today announced it has been certified as a responsible super fund by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), the peak industry body representing responsible and ethical investors across Australia and New Zealand. The RIAA Certification Program aims to increase the uptake of responsible investment by guiding consumers towards more responsible and
February 29, 2016
RIAA certification to help cut through the clutter of responsible investment
Australian Ethical Investments has welcomed today’s announcement by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) to make its certification program more robust, saying it will help consumers cut through the clutter of responsible investment. RIAA, the peak body for responsible investments, has revised and strengthened its Responsible Investment Certification Program, designed to help consumers choose
February 29, 2016
Viable independence: footloose, conflict free and flat fee
Will advice businesses free from conflict ever prevail? An independent brand gives clients clear options and incorporates transparency.
February 29, 2016
Finance professionals now required to jump higher than ever
A recent survey shows investor and client trust has risen, but it is not without conditions. Their expectations have increased accordingly.
February 29, 2016
Is technology reinventing teamwork in its wake?
Disruptive companies employ socially intelligent people who use technology to work with one purpose. Graham Winters says we can all adapt.
February 29, 2016
RIAA’s Responsible Investment Certification Program re-launches and welcomes its first ever certification of whole superannuation funds
• The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia today announces the re-launch of its refreshed Responsible Investment Certification Program • To coincide with this re-launch, RIAA welcomes three leading superannuation funds as the first to achieve Certification under the new whole of Superannuation Fund category: Australian Ethical Super, Christian Super and Local Government Super Responding to
February 29, 2016
Clarity on education standards is still distant
Breath-holding is not advised in the wait for a standards body, but there is one reason why planners needing to upskill can breathe easier.
February 26, 2016
