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International ETFs debut on ASX

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2007
... this week. Starting with eight ETFs, they intend to offer at least 35 by end of next year. The ETFs allow investors direct access via the ASX to eight different markets, including the S&P 500, S&P Global 100, MSCI EAFE and MSCI Japan. The main attraction ...

Seven page PDS insurance breakthrough

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2007
Allianz has thrown down a huge challenge to the insurance industry with the launch of a direct access life insurance suite of products that not only lower costs by up to 30 per cent but come with a product disclosure statement that is only seven pages. ...

US fund fees plummet

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2007
... moving into the "no load" segment, meaning they waived their entry costs as they switched to becoming available as direct access funds. The ICI said falling entry fees were due to waivers for investors joining through their 401(k) and discounts to large ...

Bank branches finally start to sell wealth product

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007
... and business of this type is more valuable to the organisation." The rise is bank-originated sales, as a quasi for direct access distribution, may also reflect the impact of the various advertising campaigns, ranging from the industry funds campaign ...

More blue and orange in online banking

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007
... Ireland and New Zealand, combines a high-interest savings account with 6.6 per cent interest, term deposits and direct access to a range of mainly wholesale managed funds. Rabobank claims the service is an Australian first. The managed fund entry fee ...

ML Private Clients group partners with US community bank

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2007
... step-up in partnerships between advice-based wealth management groups and transaction services groups who already have direct access to clients through established branch networks. Similar models have been tried in Australia though in Australia groups ...

Super funds could offer transaction banking

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2007
... with fewer tax implications. "Our initial discussions with the regulators seem to indicate that this [providing direct access to member's funds] could fall within the sole purpose test, as long as it is within the pension stream parameters that have ...

Asset Super launches into advice

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2006
... views this single issue super advice service as added value for our members, many of whom would not otherwise have direct access to a relatively low-cost financial planning service." "The regulator has supported super funds making fee-for-service advice ...

S&P signs up IOOF for planner distribution deal

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2006
... to IOOF and its affiliated planner group Consultum Financial Advisors. S&P said more than 60 adviser groups have direct access to their ratings and research, in addition to major platforms and retail financial websites. Chris Dalton, S&P managing director ...

MAB FM raising funds for US retail trust

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2006
... to look beyond the competitive local property market for investments that offer solid yields. MIRT offers people direct access to excellent opportunities in the US retail property market." MAB FM forecasts the fund will realise a distribution yield of ...