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Bigger super funds may not be cheaper for members

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2011
... and become irrelevant in the event of a merger with a larger fund. He also said smaller funds can often attract the best talent as highly-skilled professionals want to feel they can make a difference and be in control of their own destiny. At massive ...

MLC names three AXA converts

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2011
... landed three leading heads from AXA's North platform for its own retirement solutions team, further fueling competition for talent between the two heavyweights. Formerly with AXA, MLC & NAB Wealth has attracted Paul Stratton, Michael Tobin and Remi Bouchenez ...

UBS undecided on OptiMix future

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
... and October. "For us the real cream is if we can take two plus two and get to five. In other words there's some very good talent in the ING business." "You bring those things together and I'd like to think we'll be able to position ourselves as one of ...

van Eyk calls for pay for ratings disclosure

PRESS RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2011
... investment grade rating. In over 21 years in this market van Eyk believes that, in most cases, no more than one third of the talent on offer is good enough to be recommended."

Fin Svcs Asian opportunity

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
... keep their key staff and avoid losing people through recruiters and competitors. "With the growth figures, we are seeing talent shortages and talent mismatch, there is no question that there are enough people around but whether they are the people with ...

MLC clarifies AXA adviser hunt

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2011
... attempting to capitalise on uncertainty among advisers following the AMP/AXA merger by offering one off payments to lure new talent. In an email sent to its own rank of advisers, MLC's executive general manager, advice and marketing, Richard Nunn sought ...

ANU partners with CFA Inst

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2011
CFA Institute has partnered with the Australian National University's Bachelor of Finance program so students qualifying for a major in Corporate Finance and Investment Management will receive recognition by the CFA. The CFA Institute said the degree ...

New talent celebrated with AFA award

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2011
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has opened nominations for its 2011 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award. The AFA's Rising star of the Year Award (Award) is designed to celebrate the talented newcomers in the world of financial advice. Established ...

Merged planning groups plot Snowball effect

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2011
... uncle, here we are," said McDonald. The acquisition trail is unlikely to stop here with both firms eager to welcome fresh talent on board at the earliest opportunity, with many advisers looking to build scale. "Once we're on top of integrating the two ...

Merged planning group to meet new client needs

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2011
... in place and plans to add at least four more within the next year, using its connections with AMP Horizons to source new talent. Eluvia plans to add one more adviser in the employer super space, two in the private wealth and retail sector and one in ...