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The changing face of super: State Street

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2010
... growth and super funds bring more of their investments in-house, according to State Street. The latest State Street Vision Focus report predicted Australia's superannuation sector to "undoubtedly become an even more significant force in the economy" ...

UniSuper owns 5pc of Gunns

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2010
... governance, environmental and social concerns," said Hudson. Gunns is one of Australia's oldest companies, but has been the focus of criticism from environmentalists, among others, primarily on their woodchip mill operations. It has also been criticised ...

More products, more support for planners: BTIM

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2010
... Gonzalez, chief executive of BT Investment Management, outlined three initiatives to grow the company, including a greater focus on the adviser channel. "We will be focusing on driving greater representation of our products in the wholesale/financial ...

The hidden costs hurting returns

JOHN MCDULING  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2010
While super funds focus their anger on investment management fees, they may be overlooking hidden transaction costs that can also detract significantly from returns, according to experts. The list of grievances super funds have on investment fees is ...

Tower improves Accelerated Protection

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2010
... Adviser Centre have also received makeovers. "Ultimately we aim to make the adviser's working day simpler so that they can focus on the business of providing advice and life insurance solutions to their clients," he said.

MLC stars in NAB $4.2bn profit

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2010
... year, said Clyne. "In 2010, there were tangible improvements for NAB's customers, employees and shareholders. "In 2011, the focus will remain on delivering further progress against our strategic agenda," he said.

HOSTPLUS unveils new TV ads

MEDIA RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2010
... campaign will include a series of three television commercials (TVCs), the first of which went to air this week. The ads will focus on an emotional branding exercise that ask people to choose quality, said chief executive David Elia in a statement. All ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
The Australian share market was lower at noon, despite a positive lead from Wall Street overnight. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 22.9 points, or 0.49 per cent, at 4,687.1, while the broader All Ordinaries index had fallen 19.9 ...

Industry could face another inquiry

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has called for an in-depth review of the Australian financial system and competition among the big four banks - a move that could trigger another inquiry involving Australia's trillion dollar superannuation industry. Media ...

Advisers must fight for the future, not the past: AFA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2010
... over commissions on investment products and superannuation is over. Advisers must stop debating over them and switch their focus to influencing their future. Opening the 2010 AFA annual conference in front of a packed auditorium with almost 600 delegates ...