The draft legislation will codify the obligation for superannuation trustees to have a retirement income strategy which outlines how they plan to assist their members....

Any restrictions on ownership across funds would be concerning to the banking system, according to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia....

Regulatory scrutiny of big technology firms should be an opportunity for fund managers rather than a headwind as they present the chance for firms to improve....

The investment funds legislation bill will create an unfair advantage for the Future Fund if the exemption for portfolio holdings disclosure is not extended to superannua...

Advisers say they are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for the first time in a while after a challenging period of regulatory change....

John Perri answers common questions on downsizer contribution strategies and explains the key rules and eligibility criteria to utilise the option for clients....

Dugald Higgins has been promoted to the expanded role of head of responsible investment and real assets....

AMP Capital has announced the appointment of Robert Hattersley as its new chief investment officer – real estate....

The fund is making a takeover bid for PM Capital Asian Opportunities fund, an offer which is “clearly superior” to an existing proposed scheme of arrangement with a rival...

The composition of asset classes may be impacted more by climate change than expected returns over the next five years, as Robeco anticipates more issuance of shares and ...

The MFS Global New Discovery Trust, which has been available in the US since 2011, will now be available to Australian and New Zealand investors....

The difference between an adviser being able to implement portfolio changes immediately compared to six weeks has a material impact on client outcomes, according to model...

Financial wellbeing has become more front of mind for a majority of investors since the outbreak of the pandemic with almost half intending to save and invest more, accor...

Although self-managed superannuation funds are exempted from developing a retirement income strategy, fund should not ignore the spirit of the law, according to the SMSF ...

China is “well progressed” through its period of regulatory scrutiny of technology firms which means companies are considering its long-term potential again, according to...

A whitepaper from Ignition Advice has dispelled the myths regarding digital advice take-up, including concerns the corporate regulation will not find it compliant....

It is the professional year that is the biggest hurdle for new entrants rather than exams but things are likely to improve in 2022 when it is clear how many existing advi...

The Government does not deserve credit for fixing “no brainer” issues in the industry and needs to acknowledge that it can regulate an industry out of existence, accordin...

The life insurer has launched two income protection products that allow most customers to have the maximum sum insured allowable with premium stability and product sustai...

State Street Global Advisors has made four senior appointments including Kathleen Gallagher as head of SPDR exchange traded funds business in Australia....