Franklin Templeton expands local operations

IFM Investors head of infrastructure for North America will retire following an 18-year tenure, with the investment company simultaneously announcing the acquisition of a majority stake in a UK-based company from Canadian Pension Plan Investments and OMERS.

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has launched a new portfolio management system as the $375 billion superannuation fund strengthens its investment capabilities targeting further growth.

Group superannuation insurance appears to outperform individual advised cover on some claim's measures, raising questions about the value of advice when it comes to protecting clients against disability.

In line with the government's push to tighten the gap in oversight on financial advice fee deductions from super funds, a solution provider is observing a spike in trustees reaching out for expertise, but highlighted the move is not to assess the quality of advice provided.