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Global manager receives makeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
... platform, Active Thinking. The aim of the platform is to illustrate how Natixis combines new and traditional perspectives in designing client portfolios, with a focus on the value of truly active management at its core. "Our new name and brand platform ...

AMP adds LIF resources as deadline looms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... series assists advisers with considerations such as new pricing and revenue models, determining their target market and designing their value proposition. AMP has also introduced a practice diagnostic tool to help advisers identify areas of their business ...

CommInsure awards $300m risk premia mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
... alternative risk premia team led by Lars Jaeger. Our highly disciplined research approach, honed over many years, focuses on designing well-structured risk premia with a focus on low cost implementation," GAM Systematic co-head Anthony Lawler said. "GAM ...

IOOF subsidiary partners with venerable global non-profit

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
... institution as Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. The strategic alliance will support donors, and their advisers, in designing philanthropic strategies that are comprehensive and effective, through leveraging RPA's global expertise, granting advice framework ...

Hiking life premiums is short-term thinking: ANZ Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017
Life insurers need "common sense" when designing more affordable products that are sustainable for consumers and will create sustainable businesses for financial advisers, according to a new ANZ whitepaper. ANZ Wealth's Life insurance: The case for ...

Mercer names new chief investment officer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... much a key contributor to TCorp's excellent investment performance track record," Eagleton said. "[Her] experience in designing and managing investment solutions that consistently meet long-term investors' needs will further differentiate our team. We're ...

Tracing super back to 1517

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... decide whether you want to be in accumulation or retirement. And if it's the latter, you need to start thinking about designing asset allocation to cater to retirees, and give them choice, or a competitor will. Don't be like the medieval church. Or the ...

Retirement fintech makes senior appointment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... Antoinette Tyrrell. She joins a growing team to lead the 'direct to consumer' marketing strategy including brand building, designing the member experience and being responsible for the customer growth plan. The self-described retirement fintech aims ...

Insurers require urgent start-up collaborations

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... like Deliveroo is a case in point, he said. When examining the insurance value chain and all the pieces involved in designing, selling and manufacturing covers, Dobson said: "I look at the distribution piece and cannot help but think that's the part ...

Fatigue and profit-based incentives driving risk culture

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2017
... indicates the industry must take better account of cognitive load by considering automating analysis where possible and designing work patterns in such a way that staff members are not unduly depleted when making key decisions, FINSIA suggested. In studying ...