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MLC reviews MasterKey

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2009
... said the firm is reviewing the investment options on the platform as part of a six-month cycle. The review includes an assessment of all funds, how much support they've received from financial planners, performance and other criteria. "We're always looking ...

Christian Super invests $50m in fixed income

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2009
... strategy delivers enhanced analysis of fixed interest securities by considering ESG risk factors that traditional bond assessment may overlook."

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2009
... Australia on Friday, the share market rebounded from two-month lows reached on Thursday, buoyed by a more optimistic assessment of the economy by the RBA. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended up 86 points, or 1.91 per cent, at 4,594.04, while the broader ...

SelectingSuper unveils 2009 top super funds

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2009
... Awards are chosen from among the best super funds in Australia, which have already earned the AAA SelectingSuper quality assessment rating. Rainmaker investigates super funds' administration, communication, persistency of investment returns, how well ...

SuperFriend code improves insurance

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
... chairperson of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal welcomed the SuperFriend initiative and its efforts to improve assessment methodologies for the management of mental illness claims. "The Tribunal receives complaints when there is a mismatch between ...

Oasis let back in the good books

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2009
... (UN PRI) signatory. Oasis Asset Management was delisted as a signatory in August for not completing the reporting and assessment process, a mandatory requirement for all signatories. The fund manager has been re-admitted after completing the survey. ...

Pengana wins $66 million in mandates

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2009
... each of these underlying strategies are reviewed and revised according to prevailing market conditions and an ongoing assessment of market risk by Nick Griffiths, the fund manager and Pengana's chief investment officer. As a further risk control measure ...

ATO to gauge SMSF attitudes to regulation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2009
... regular community, employers and the superannuation industry. The main aim of the project is to provide an independent assessment of community attitudes and behaviours with regards to superannuation, including perceived strengths and weaknesses of current ...

Industry funds in NRL grand final

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2009
... Mecchi said the fund's five year sponsorship deal with the Melbourne Storm ends next year, and the fund will "make the assessment when the time comes" on whether sponsorship contracts will be renewed or if opportunities exist elsewhere.

Aviva enhances Protectionfirst

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2009
... severity. The disability definition has also been expanded for income protection to includes duties, hours or income based assessment at claim time, which makes it easier to satisfy. Russell Hannah, national distribution development manager - protection ...