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Polarisation of super dubbed "shocking" by UK manager

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012
The extent of polarisation within the Australian superannuation industry is "shocking," according to a UK-based manager. Alan McFarlane, chief executive officer of Dundas Global Investors said that looking from the outside as the UK moves towards a ...

Super funds look to banks on social media

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012
The introduction of MySuper with more streamlined investment options and fees means super funds need to up the ante in social media engagement for brand differentiation, according to one consultancy. In a study of 34 super funds representing a range ...

Legal challenges face default super inquiry

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012
The changing role of Government in recommending default super funds in modern awards could lead to worker legal action against the Commonwealth. The Law Council of Australia issued the warning at public hearings held by the Productivity Commission (PC) ...

MFOs take growth from banks

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2012
Boutique multi-family offices are outgrowing bank-affiliated organisations worldwide, according to a Bloomberg Markets study. Of the top 10 fastest-growing firms ranked, only HSBC Private Wealth Solutions was part of a big bank with the other nine on ...

Principal Global Investors appoints COO

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2012
Principal Global Investors has appointed former AMP Capital executive Peter Smyth to the newly created role of chief operating officer and head of product, Australia. In his role, Smyth will work with Australian chief executive, Grant Forster to develop ...

Tyndall seeks opportunity in loan market restructure

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2012
Super funds should seize the opportunity to become a pool of capital sitting alongside banks in the private debt market, according to Tyndall AM. Tim Martin, Tyndall's head of alternative assets said the re-development of loan markets is a global theme ...

BT Wrap adds Legg Mason real income fund

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2012
The BT Wrap platform has added the Legg Mason Australian Real Income Fund on the back of increased adviser demand for income options. "The Legg Mason Australian Real Income Fund is designed to provide an income solution for investors wanting more than ...

Cash for investment not just liquidity

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2012
The increasing popularity of term deposits among SMSF trustees indicates a broader shift in attitude from viewing cash in terms of liquidity to viewing it as an investment, according to RaboDirect. Recent research conducted by the online bank revealed ...

Nick Sherry to chair FNZ Australia

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2012
Former Senator and Minister for Superannuation, Nick Sherry, has been appointed chairman of technology and administrative services provider FNZ Australia. The appointment was announced in conjunction with the promotion of current managing director for ...

Retirement income the big challenge

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2012
Australia has achieved a world-class superannuation savings scheme, but retirement income remains a significant challenge, according to one manager. Alan McFarlane, chief executive officer at Edinburgh-based Dundas Global Investors said the Australian ...