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Managers chase offshore bonds

Diversified income funds, which allows the fund manager to buy into overseas bonds, will become increasingly popular according to the latest research from van Eyk. Suzanne Tavill, van Eyk's head of research and ratings, said the high quality nature ...

IFSA get set to push product rationalisation

Product rationalisation is high on the agenda for IFSA next year, with estimates that if the reforms it suggests are successful it will save the industry between $120 million and $350 million a year in compliance costs. IFSA's December 2005 report outlines ...

Lonsdale plan ahead with PlanTech

Lonsdale Financial Group is the first Australian group to use the newly updated PlanTech risk research software, to be installed across its offices nationally. Mario Modica, CEO of Lonsdale said, "The move to PlanTech has been a considered decision. ...

Morningstar to buy Ibbotson

... owns web-based and live asset allocation training programs, the popular iPlan and enCorr software solutions, and retirement plan advisory services. Phillip Gray, Morningstar Australia's spokesperson, says it is too early to comment on the implications ...

Tis the season to be jolly and to spend: AXA

... concert and theatre tickets, CDs and DVDs," he said. The study found that 26 per cent of non-retirees or those still working plan to fork out more this year than in 2004, with an average spend of $860. What could dampen the nation's festive spirit however ...

ABN Amro management service hits $3b

ABN AMRO Morgans' managed portfolio service (MPS) has topped $3 billion dollars in client funds under advice, testament to the growing popularity of MPS for those who are time-poor. Gerard Ruddy of MPS said the service's popularity is tied to the time ...

Zurich to launch Life Risk Factory

... process of taking life insurance. This year, the company was named the top-performing Life Risk business by research firm Plan for Life. In the year to June 2005, the market growth rate for in-force business for income protection was 8 per cent versus ...

First Choice tops $20b

... superannuation, investment and pension products and over 40 investment options in corporate super. According to research firm Plan For Life, FirstChoice was the fastest growing platform during the year. FirstChoice Wholesale grew by a strong 112 per ...

ASIC launches consumer guide about planners

ASIC is stepping up its collaboration with the industry, with two new initiatives aimed at simplifying things for consumers. The first project is ASIC's co-release of a financial planner guide, prepared together the FPA. The regulator's second development ...

Life expectancy jumps 6 years in just two decades: ABS

A girl born today can expect to live 83 years, while a boy can expect to live to 78 years, confirming that life expectancy is climbing with consequent pressures upon retirement savings. The information is contained in the latest Life Tables produced ...