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Clients listen, but switch anyway

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2009
More than two thirds of investors listen to the advice of financial advisers, but 40 per cent are willing to make investment switches without consulting their planner, according to a new Securitor survey. Geoff Lloyd, general manager, advice and private ...

New chair for ISPT

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2009
ISPT has appointed James Cain as an independent board appointed director and chair. The three year term, commencing 30 April 2009, follows the resignation of Carol Schwartz late last year. Cain has significance industry experience, gained operated M21 ...

Integrity wins $30m Aust eq mandate

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2009
The $1 billion Legalsuper industry fund has terminated a $30 million Australian equities mandate with Challenger, said Legalsuper chief executive, Andrew Proebstl According to Proebstl, the $30 million mandate was terminated mid-March due to "disappointing" ...

Sellers beware

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2009
Wall Street retreated last night apparently shocked at reports of an unexpected fall in US retail sales. The US Commerce Department reported that retail sales fell 1.1 per cent in March with sales ex-autos declining 0.9 per cent. Expectations were for ...

Low volatility not always low risk

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2009
Steady appreciation in unlisted asset valuations can mask bigger potential for sudden price drops, according to a UK hedge fund manager. "Low volatility is easily confused with short volatility, noted AURUM Funds Limited in their 2009 hedge fund outlook ...

ESSSuper introduces monthly switching

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2009
The $14.6 billion Emergency Services & State Super has increased the frequency of switching rates from a quarterly to monthly starting early this month. Beginning 1 April 2009, members who have an ESSSuper Accumulation Plan, Beneficiary Account, Spouse ...

BRIC to BIC

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
Investors have gone cold on Russia, following concerns over its fragile economy and negative perceptions around governance and accountability. A survey of private equity firms conducted by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) has ...

UK consumers embrace online comparison tools

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
New research on UK consumers shows they are rapidly embracing online finance price comparisons, with big implications for how firms market their products. According to the Datamonitor research, online price comparison websites are now the most trusted ...

APRA not interested in exec pay levels

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
The prudential regulator, APRA, is interested in how remuneration packages are structured, not how big they are. John Trowbridge, APRA Member, speaking at the 2009 Remuneration Forum last month said, "APRA does not see itself as the guardian of any ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
The Australian share market is expected to open in positive territory after Wall Street rose overnight and commodity prices were stronger. At 0711 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June SPI futures index was up 45 points at 3,670. In economic ...