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AXA IM launches corporate bond strategies

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2012
AXA Investment Managers has launched a series of corporate bond strategies called SmartBeta, designed to protect portfolios from systemic and event risk and to deliver a less volatile return. The SmartBeta strategies have been designed specifically ...

New platform to help client engagement post FOFA

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2012
A new plaform for financial planners has been launched with the aim of making it easier to engage with clients, over the internet as well as face to face. The Astute Wealth Advice - Client Engagement Platform, is an online program that aims to both ...

ASX launches Equity OTC Clear service

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2012
The Australian Stock Exchange has launched Equity OTC Clear, a new service for ASX participants to anonymously report transactions in over-the-counter equity options. The Australian Stock Exchange's (ASX) service does not require participants to lodge ...

Instos increase alternative allocations

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012
Super funds are increasing allocation to alternatives, although demand is more for tailored solutions rather than cookie cutter approaches, according to two asset managers. "These [super] funds are looking at their overall allocation and looking at ...

NSF Super partners with MetLife

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012
The Nationwide Superannuation Fund has replaced OnePath with MetLife as its insurance provider, following a recent review. MetLife Insurance will now provide the insurance cover offered to the 80,000 Nationwide Superannuation Fund's (NSF Super) members. ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower following big falls on US markets overnight and continued political uncertainty in Europe. At 0751 AEST on Friday, the June share price index futures contract was down 76 points at 4,084. In economic news ...

Crystal Wealth launches managed account solution

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
Crystal Wealth Partners has launched a unified managed account solution developed with specialist provider and AMP subsidiary Multiport. Called the Crystal Wealth Managed Account Service, it provides Crystal Wealth's clients with eight model portfolio ...

AMP elevates insurance for mining industry

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2012
AMP has announced upgrades to its insurance offer, Elevate, with a focus on improvements for people working in the mining industry. "This is all about delivering on our promise to help advisers grow their risk business and making it easier for people ...

Potential for surprise financial crisis high

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
The Australian economy may not be as robust as suggested in the International Monetary Fund's recent analysis, according to speakers at yesterday's Morningstar Investment Conference. The potential for a surprise financial crisis in Australia is higher ...

MLC online tool highlights advice benefits

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
MLC has launched a new online tool to emphasise the benefits of financial advice in the lead-up to the end of financial year. The tool focuses on suggesting situation-appropriate super and tax strategies following data collection from users. "We then ...