Fund manager BetaShares is reducing the management fee on its Australia 200 ETF (A200) from 0.07 per cent per annum to 0.04 per cent per annum. This comes two days after BlackRock reduced the fees for two of its ETFs, including its ASX 200 tracker. The fee reduction on the A200 means investors can now access a … Read more
Adviser Ratings has promoted chief operating officer Chris Williams to the role of chief data officer. In an update on LinkedIn, the researcher said Williams’ move will help them continue to leverage the power of data to drive growth, innovation, and value for customers, particularly with the growth of their Future Flow Intention research. Replacing … Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is seeking to legislate the objective of super − with a focus on the retirement phase − to guide future policy and successive governments in an attempt to “end the super wars once and for all”.
BlackRock Australia has reduced the fees for its iShares Core S&P / ASX200 ETF (IOZ) and Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF), to 0.05 per cent and 0.10 per cent respectively. IOZ tracks the ASX 200 index and previously had a fee of 0.09 per cent. IAF tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Composite index and previously had a fee … Read more
Research firm Zenith Investment Partners has promoted Glenn Boyes to the role of head of sales, representing the combined capabilities of Zenith and European-based data analytics provider FE fundinfo to advisers, fund managers and technology partners. Boyes was previously the head of sales for FE fundinfo’s technology and fund manager service offerings. Before this, he … Read more
Total and permanent disability insurance was designed for a time when more people were in manual labour with higher risks. However, the product has not evolved with the changing nature of work, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to reform the current system and introduce product improvements.
AvSuper and Australian Retirement Trust (ART) have agreed to investigate merging by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Super funds are beefing up security controls and spend to protect members’ data – a key focus for the financial regulator – following the much-publicised cyber attacks on Optus and Medibank last year.
Australia’s major super funds are stepping up their processes for valuing their unlisted assets, setting up separate valuations teams as they come under more scrutiny from APRA to improve industry standards on valuations.
Former Iress CEO Andrew Walsh has been appointed to chair the board of directors of wealth platform provider Mason Stevens.
Investment Magazine readers have an exclusive opportunity to interact with the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones on the Australian economy, financial advice and superannuation.
ASIC has warned businesses it will be targeting greenwashing, predatory lending, and misleading insurance pricing promises this year as part of a continuing focus on protecting consumers from financial harm. In a media release on Wednesday, the regulator said it will have a strong focus on enforcement activity targeting sustainable finance practices and disclosure of … Read more
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