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Class expands in the SMSF cloud

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2015
Processes in administering self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) that previously took a couple of days to complete can now be triggered with the push of a button. Cloud-based solution, Class Super, has launched a suite of application programming ...

QSuper seeks new CEO, Vilgan departs

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2015
... considered. Vilgan has been the chief executive for 18 years and oversaw the fund's development and merger of several government funds. Other highlights include transitioning the fund to an integrated financial services entity in the midst of the Global ...

HUB24 doubled FUA in 2014

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2015
HUB24's investment and superannuation platform doubled its funds under administration during the year to June 30, 2015. Funds under administration were $1.7 billion, up 100% from the year before and 14% more than the previous quarter. The platform also ...

New lifecycle and infrastructure options at Hostplus

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2015
... administrative burden. Choiceplus members are able to invest directly into companies in the S&P/ASX 300 Index, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) covering developed, emerging and commodity markets and term deposits.

Magellan hires key account manager from Fidelity

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
Magellan Asset Management has appointed a key account manager with over 17 years' financial services experience across funds management, financial planning and technology. Mark Jordan joins Magellan from Fidelity Worldwide Investment, where he was national ...

SMSFs to access Berkshire Hathaway from Australia

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) will be able to access Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway from Australia. MDS Financial-owned Sequoia Specialist Investments has launched a number of structured products that provide exposure to the performance of Berkshire ...

FEATURE: Beyond Beta

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
... that's why some have chosen to avoid the term at all costs and call it advanced beta, strategic beta, alternative-weighted funds, factor-based funds and even dumb alpha. However, the idea behind the name has gained popularity over the last few years ...

ACT government fund appoints First State Super

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
... years, which was extended to June 30 this year. The fund was chosen following a number of criteria, including that tendering funds needed to have an AAA SelectingSuper quality assessment. "This outcome gives a very strong endorsement of First State Super ...

BT launches direct investment platform

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2015
... online investment platform that allows retail investors to buy into a number of equities portfolios and exchange traded funds (ETFs). BT Go-invest requires a minimum investment of $10,000 and the tool can be accessed through mobile and tablet devices. ...

Fiducian acquires Chatswood advice firm

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2015
... acquired a financial planning firm in Chatswood, on Sydney's North Shore, for $1.25 million. The firm has over $60 million in funds under advice and will be rebranded and integrated into Fiducian's advice network. Commenting on the acquisition, Fiducian ...