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BTIM attracts $1bn in net flows

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009

... financial year 2008 and implemented a lower variable remuneration component driven by falling profits. "We have continued to focus on managing our client's funds, delivering strong investment performance, developing innovative products while at the same ...

Dimensional turns to value stocks in emerging markets

COMPANY RELEASE | THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009

Dimensional is changing its Emerging Markets Trust strategy from focusing on large cap stocks to both large and small cap companies. The transition, which occurred this week, comes after rising interest in the region from investors. Glenn Crane, chief ...

MLC FUM falls 19pc, in-force premiums rise

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2009

... worth clients, the statement continued. Steve Tucker, chief executive at MLC Australia, said the business has continued to focus on taking a lead in building trust in the financial planning industry by making a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee ...

Four pillars of a good hedge fund: Ashton

RUTH LIEW | MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009

Nick Raphaely, executive director of Ashton Advisors, which has links to the highly successful Paulson funds in the US, said Paulson's four pillars of running a solid hedge fund stems from a transparent model that focuses on independence. Raphaely comments ...

Planning firm wins Telstra Business Award

COMPANY RELEASE | MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009

... business is growing their wealth and trying to improve the environment. "[Financial Management Solutions] is unique with its focus on personal, professional client relationships and is continuing to grow in the right direction," said Hornery. Jo-Anne ...

Dimensional wins Russell mandate

COMPANY RELEASE | THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2009

... characteristics of the Russell Fund, however there will be a more consistent value exposure through time. Dimensional's smaller cap focus will also result in a slight increase the fund's exposure to smaller companies. "Since the inception of the Russell ...

Tower taps UK trends to upgrade insurance

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2009

The life insurer who won the year's largest insurance mandate from a super fund, Tower Australia, has tapped the UK market's latest trends to boost its flagship Accelerate platform. Tower is unveilling its new Accelerated Protection platform - an improved ...

Perennial recruits investment specialists

COMPANY RELEASE | TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2009

... servicing platforms, national dealer groups and NSW financial planners while Felicia Entwistle, investment specialist, will focus on research firms and dealer group research professionals. "We've thrown out the traditional hierarchy of the old bureaucratic ...

Quadrant wins marketing gong

RUTH LIEW | MONDAY, 19 OCT 2009

The $450 million Quadrant Super has won an Australian Marketing Institute Award for marketing excellence in Tasmania. The campaign focused on promoting increased membership into the fund through relationship marketing. "Superannuation is not always ...

CalPERS reviews US$50m fees to placement agent

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2009

... agent firm headed by Al Villalobos, a CalPERS Board member from 1993 and 1995. "The placement agent industry has been a focus of state authorities and the Securities and Exchange Commission over the last year, and we believe it prudent to conduct a full ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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