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Redpoint awarded MLC equities mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
... Plus portfolios and will also manage a currency overlay strategy as part of the overall mandate. Redpoint chief executive, Tim Batho, said the announcement was another demonstration of the company's investment management capabilities and a focus on designing ...

Alternative income sources could benefit retirees

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Imputation bonds or insurance bonds could be a good alternative to annuities or account based pensions in a context of low rates and new rules for aged care means-testing. Imputation bonds can provide an annuity-like payment stream with greater flexibility ...

Cost cuts put research at risk

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Concerns are mounting that the push to lower operating costs in reaction to FoFA and competitive pressures will drive wealth groups to keep pruning their research capabilities, driving clients to source third-party solutions or reduce the role of research ...

Australian Unity to acquire estate planning firm

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Australian Unity Personal Financial Services will acquire estate planning firm Flinders Australia. As per the agreement, the acquisition will complete on July 1 and will give Australian Unity access to Flinders' estate planning, executor and trust administration ...

IOOF execs asked to face Senate

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
The Senate Economics Committee has invited IOOF executives to appear in a hearing set to be held in Sydney on July 7. The invite has been sent today to IOOF chief executive Chris Kelaher and to the business' head of research Peter Hilton, a spokesperson ...

Wilson HTM shareholders approve acquisition

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Wilson HTM shareholders have voted in favour of the new ownership structure as the business appointed a Deutsche Bank director to head the capital markets division. This is the last step of a process that has seen ASX-listed Wilson HTM Investment Group ...

Trowbridge salutes risk reforms package

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Life Insurance and Advice Working Group (LIAWG) chair John Trowbridge has applauded the industry-led risk reforms package. After the industry bodies behind the LIAWG - the Association of Financial Advisers, Financial Planning Association of Australia ...

Super funds clash on board independence

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Both retail and industry superannuation funds have mixed responses to a federal government proposal that would see an increase of independent directors on fund boards. BT Financial Group believes increasing the number of independent directors will create ...

First State Super appoints two board members

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Two new directors have been appointed to the board of First State Super. Both appointed for a three year term, Jocelyn Furlan and Gary Thomas bring experience, valuable market knowledge and "a deep understanding of the needs of members and employers." ...

Fedcident waiting to happen?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
We might have to go pass the 11th hour and into the 13th for the "adults" in the "emergency summit" room continue to disagree to agree. Yes Virginia, the Greeks and the troika have exhausted the third of the three scheduled talks this week and still... ...