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Hedge funds set to splurge on IT

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2006

... through improved IT capabilities. "The shift of the hedge fund industry into the retail space has prompted an increased focus on execution capability," said Barnor. "The availability of real time data to enhance the investment decision making process ...

Macq Wrap clocks up $20bn

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2006

Macquarie has announced that its Macquarie Wrap has swollen to $20 billion in funds under administration on the back of $2 billion in growth over the past six months. Director of Macquarie Adviser Services, Giulio Russo, was pleased with the recent ...

Fees versus commission not an issue

... Budget proposals such as the abolishment of end taxes and RBLs. Only 16 per cent said their business will need to change focus while a majority 44 per cent said the changes will have no net effect. A high 40 per cent said they are unsure at this stage. ...

Emerging markets can't stand alone

HAMISH MADDEN | MONDAY, 28 AUG 2006

... and portfolio manager at Nicholas-Applegate. Those days were gone, he said, and managers with a specific emerging markets focus were poorly positioned to make investments which stood up on a global stage. In Sydney with colleagues from parent company ...

First Capital appoints new MD

... office's relocation from Brisbane to Sydney. First Capital Group managing director, Les Freeman, said the new role will focus on attracting further financial planning and loan packages. "The appointment continues First Capital's aggressive growth strategy ...

XPLAN in demand

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2006

... confirmation of the appeal of the XPLAN software solution in an industry heavied by compliance obligations that continues to focus on operational efficiency for the planner and dealer. An online delivery permits this and XPLAN is set apart from our competitors ...

MLC launches into after-tax reporting

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2006

... efficient while they are held by investors, but may result in significant capital gains tax once redeemed." Reflecting this focus, MLC will also report after-tax returns for those on low, medium and high tax brackets, as well as on a superannuation tax ...

Zurich's wrap goes past $3bn

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2006

... administration on its wrap platform breaking through the $3 billion mark. Zurich said the milestone validated the organisation's focus on the intermediaries space and signalled further growth in the business. "It is a significant milestone, demonstrating ...

Keating and Sen Chapman to launch AFA conference

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2006

... leadership, advisor succession planning, and the changing face and future of financial planning. There will also be a major focus on building the right charging structure for a advisory practice, SMSFs post the 2006 Federal Budget, how to build a successfull ...

Mellon scores $250m Sunsuper mandate

... fund managers] GMO and TGM. We were also looking at diversifying a bit. We've added Mellon because they have a different focus and a different sort of strategy," said David Hartley, chief investment officer at Sunsuper. The top performing super fund ...

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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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