Net flows see record high despite Brexit and Trump - Global ETF FlowWatch - December 2016 Results
/Brexit and the surprising presidential election in the US have not stopped net flows into ETF products globally, with a record high.
Read MoreMixed and bond funds up, real estate down - Europe FlowWatch - December 2016 Results
/Mixed and bond funds saw €4.6 billion and €1.4 billion in subscriptions, but real estate, guaranteed and other funds saw €1.4 billion in net redemptions.
Read MoreNew Funds in Global Markets - Q4 2016 - Asia, Local Europe, and Cross-Border
/China was the top-seller in 4Q’16, with US$53.2 billion in net flows, in Asia where more than US$60 billion were deposited into 874 new funds.
Read MorePassive strategies continue to lead demand - US Monthly Fund Highlights - January 2017 Report
/Long-term mutual funds and ETPs saw deposits of US$58.1 billion in January, and passive strategies continued to lead demand.
Read MoreLong-term funds slow - Asia FlowWatch - December 2016 Results
/Long-term fund flows were slow, with just US$4.5 billion during December 2016, as net inflows to China were partially offset by net redemptions mainly out of Japan, India and Korea.
Read MoreWhy migration is good for business
/The global discussion (or raging debate) regarding migrants and their impact means talking about the economic consequences too. We briefly discuss the economics of migration, using available research.
Read MoreBalloon experiment illustrates lack of understanding of risk
/An experiment at the beach demonstrates beautifully how our financial decisions can result in regret, but that comes from not understanding our risks properly.
Read MoreOnly half of workers projected to be 'ready' for retirement - CommBank report
/CommBank's latest retirement report indicates that about 70 per cent of Australian workers are projected to be ready - or nearly ready - for a comfortable retirement.
Read MoreRisk Company and Regulatory Updates as at 7 February 2017
/- AIA Australia enhances its health program for advisers
- Infocus signs up new advice firm
- HNW advice groups merge
- AFA's Genxt roadshow kicks off
- Banks to conduct background checks to weed out bad advisers
- NAB's super fund trustee company with incorrectly applied claims, millions overcharged
Risk People as at 7 February 2017
/- NAB FP appoints two executives
- Jim Minto new chair of NZ life insurer
- MLC Life Insurance adds five to retail advice team
- Zurich appoints national insurance sales manager
Almost-retired stopping work later
/The average age of those near retirement is expanding out, with a three-year increase since 2014, the highest jump so far.
Read MoreTaxable bond funds lead in deposits - US Fund Monthly Highlights - December 2016
/Taxable Bond funds saw the most deposits among long-term funds at US$12.3 billion, a rebound from November’s outflows.
Read MoreEquity funds lead with US$32bn inflows - Global FlowWatch - November 2016 Results
/Equity funds led all major asset classes with US$32 billion in new money - the first monthly net inflow since March.
Read MoreFund People as at 31 January 2017
/- CareSuper makes new insurance appointment, seeks two new execs
- Kinetic Super appoints new CFO
- QSuper appoints new ESG strategist
- BTFG head of licensee development resigns
Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 31 January 2017
/- BetaShares launches Global Sustainability Leaders ETF
- UniSuper launches two education initiatives
- CBA and Queensland Treasury delve into blockchain bonds
Study finds consumers still rejecting advice on insurance
/A survey finds consumers prefer finding information and buying insurance online, over seeing an adviser.
Read MoreFOS wants FSC code to be consumer-friendly
/The FOS has suggested that the FSC Code of Practice should be easier to read and understand.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 24 January 2017
/- New app for clients to see snapshot of financial position
- ClearView and Sony Life sign agreement
- CommInsure wins NFS mandate, loses TWUSuper
- Bridges acquires Heritage Bank advice firm
- Omnium and YTML sign technology partnership deal
- CPA introduces new financial planning subjects
Risk People as at 24 January 2017
/- MLC Life Insurance appoints six to bancassurance
- ClearView appoints head of product
- Total Financial Solutions appoints new executives
- TAL receives national award for gender equality
Ever wondered how much worse off you are financially after your divorce?
/The latest AMP.NATSEM research report reveals the true financial cost of divorce.
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