Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 9 April 2019

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  • QB launches execution algorithm on ASX

  • IFM Investors opens European office

  • VicSuper and First State Super consider merger

  • NAB scraps 'introducer payments’

  • Christian Super launches Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation plan

  • Institutional Shareholder Services acquires Strategic Insight

  • New alternatives platform launch

  • New small caps boutique at Fidante Partners

  • Zurich closes international equities fund

  • Australian Super increases insurance premiums

  • Refundable franking credits removal fails committee approval

  • Budget relaxes super contribution rules for retirees

  • Product dashboards for MySuper products temporary disclosure-related relief extended

  • APRA’s new powers in the super realm

  • New laws for financial product design and distribution pass

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Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 15 May 2018

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  • Zurich offers lifestyle program, updates Active product range and definitions

  • NAB to leave advice sector, divests wealth operations

  • ANZ to increase share buy-back, cuts sales incentives for advisors

  • CBA finds no evidence of compromised customer information

  • Mackellar’s AFS licence cancelled by ASIC

  • New International paraplanning standard launched in the UK

  • Recommendations submitted to the Royal Commission by ASIC and FPA

  • Class actions filed against AMP

  • Group life insurance offered as opt-in after Federal Budget

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