Risk People as at 19 April 2016
/The Beddoes Institute has rewarded the most recommended advisers and practices; and the CFO spot at Zurich has had movement.
Read MoreThe Beddoes Institute has rewarded the most recommended advisers and practices; and the CFO spot at Zurich has had movement.
Read MoreAustralians have, in a very short space of time, stopped thinking of the Age Pension as their source of retirement income, the latest ABS stats show.
Read MoreThe latest ABS housing numbers have been crunched, giving us a snapshot of what Australians have in their bank accounts and how they pay for their home.
Read MoreThis Strategic Insight report focuses on the rising prominence of multi-strategy alternative (MSA) funds, products which incorporate several non-traditional investment styles within one portfolio.
Read MoreA recent global survey of affluent investors has found differences in how Australians view certain investment classes compared to their international counterparts.
Read MoreCompany updates include Westpac in hot water with ASIC; Sigma changes hands; and State Street buys GE AM. Product updates include name changes at Catholic Super; updates to ESSSuper Accumulation Plan; ING Direct fee increases; and a new insto investment toolkit from Decimal.
Read MoreNew appointments at Telstra Super, AMP, NAB, Macquarie, and Equip Super; and departures at Equity Trustees and Suncorp.
Read MoreA quick snapshot of the highlights of the Asian fund market.
Read MoreA brief overview of ETF fund filings across the globe.
Read MoreFor a while now, growing older has been commensurate with becoming increasingly irrelevant, but new studies are showing that getting our elders back on board in life makes for good economics.
Read MoreNew appointments at CommInsure, NAB Financial Planning, and ClearView; Hillross award winners announced; and Munich Re loses a CEO and MD.
Read MoreMLC is voluntarily checking two years worth of critical illness claims; Padua launches SoA tool; ANZ has made group insurance changes to two super products; CommInsure updates two definitions;
Read MoreAustralian Ethical research shows ethical investing isn't fringe any longer.
Read MoreTake a quick look at the highlights of US fund movements.
Read MoreHigh frequency trading has recently had accusations levelled at it that it negatively impacts the market, however recent research indicates the opposite.
Read MoreLocal Europe, Latin America, and Canada saw net redemptions of US$4.5 billion, US$0.6 billion, and US$0.1 billion respectively.
Read MoreA new automated advice tool for investors; JP Morgan funds added to mFunds; enhancements to FirstChoice and FirstWrap; VicSuper works on climate change; BTIM launches new boutique; ANZ to refund $5m in fees; ASIC looks at vertical integration conflicts; an equity crowdfunding update; UK, Aus regulators sign innovation agreement; and a fintech event promises interest.
Read MoreA handful of new appointments across ANZ, KPMG, ESSSuper, and Australian Ethical, and Trustee of the Year award goes to Statewide's Chair.
Read MoreFrom driverless cars to clueless insurers - see how the insurance industry is faring globally, and how to improve on what we've got and avoid becoming completely irrelevant.
Read MoreThe FSC life insurance awards have seen a bevy of accolades go to people in the risk industry who deserve a round of applause.
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