How Australia measures up in The Human Capital Report 2016
/Australia did all right all things considered, but still didn't make it into the top 10.
Read MoreSuperannuation reforms by year-end
/The third tranche of super reforms was recently announced, and the consultation period for submissions is now over.
Read MoreACSI: time is running out, gentlemen of the ASX 200
/Women on boards: ACSI is on the case of the ASX 200 companies who still have no women - or not enough women - on their boards.
Read MoreBond products leading again - Global FlowWatch - August 2016 Results
/Long-term mutual funds attracted US$87 billion in net flows during August, with bond products leading for the sixth month in a row.
Read MorePassive funds lead demand - Monthly US Fund Highlights September 2016 Report
/Long-term mutual funds and ETPs saw US$14.1 billion in September, with passive funds leading demand with US$37.7 billion of inflows.
Read MoreFund People as at 25 October 2016
/- BTIM appoints head of responsible investment
- ANZ appoints a new director
- Cbus hires three new investment specialists
- AMP Capital appoints new director
- Tasplan hires new CIO
- Fidelity appoints Australian MD
- BT Financial Group makes 10 redundant, new head of equities
- SelectingSuper Award finalists announced
- Securitor awards
Fund Product, Company, and Regulatory Updates as at 25 October 2015
/- Findex launches Family Office service
- Brookvine releases Mittleman Brothers fund to Australia
- Aon: launch of Uber and AirBnB-esque sharing economy for idle belongings
- Russell to manage child care and vet super funds worth $1.3bn
- Kenya and ASIC sign fintech innovation agreement
- Macro All State Investments & Securities: AFSL cancelled
FSC's Life Code of Practice
/A brief overview of the FSC's Code of Practice plus a link to download.
Read MoreDirect insurance under the pump as review finds higher denial rates
/Claims denials for direct policies were as high as retail and group policies put together.
Read MoreASIC's review of life insurance claims
/ASIC has released its review into the claims processes of the Australian life insurance industry.
Read MoreLaunch of standard trauma definitions
/The FSC has laid out its proposed standard trauma definitions for cancer, severe heart attack, and stroke.
Read MoreAFA: members vote for LIF
/After the AFA's EGM, the vote to remain in support of LIF reforms was laid.
Read MoreRisk People as at 18 October 2016
/- New AFA life insurance sub-committee set up, taking nominations
- CBA appoints new chair
- AFA awards
Risk Product, Company, and Regulatory Updates as at 18 October 2016
/- TAL offering recipes, healthy lifestyle info
- AMP launches new advice practice
- NAB and Nippon Life close deal
Domestic violence contributes to poor financial wellness and low super
/Women in Super has launched its domestic violence charter.
Read MoreFinancial unwellness: how it's costing you $33bn a year
/Financially unwell people make costly employees, research has found, but there are ways to help.
Read MoreTrust in banks low, new options exciting
/Consumers are getting excited about finally having some viable alternatives to traditional banking, which has held the market hostage for far too long.
Read MoreNet flows US$40bn - Global ETF FlowWatch August 2016 Results
/Continued recovery of global stock markets resulted in worldwide ETFs accumulating US$40 billion in net flows.
Read MoreUS$26bn in net flows - Asia FlowWatch August 2016 Results
/Bond funds led contributions with US$12 billion, then mixed products, real estate vehicles, ‘other’ programs and guaranteed products.
Read More€33bn inflows - Europe FlowWatch August 2016 Results
/Investors deposited €33 billion into long-term funds in Europe year-to-date flows to €115 billion.
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