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Legal risks pose social media stumbling blocks

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2010
... the legal issues associated with social media use. Wells explained that while the financial industry has been slow on the uptake, it is the consumers and customers that are demanding this new social approach. "It is time... to start listening to what ...

BlackRock SMA tops $500m

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2010
... there could be an ETF [exchange traded fund] to cover that area," he said. "And hopefully when they become available, the uptake of SMA portfolios will increase dramatically." Phillips noted that BlackRock intended to reinvest back into the business ...

Rise of mini-mandates

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2010
... have got if they didn't have the option to protect their clients' money [to a maximum of $12,500]," he said. Following the uptake of their LINK and ARC products, Lucas said that more planners are demanding more of the same - but with their own specific ...

Vanguard ETFs reach $100m mark

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2010
... throughout the day just like a share," said Vanguard ETF product manager, Robyn Laidlaw. "The most pleasing aspect of the uptake of Vanguard ETFs is that it is showing that a growing number of investors and their advisers are appreciating the portfolio ...

Still a lucky country: research

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2009
... cent of men are running into debt compared to a quarter of women in the same situation. And shedding some light into the uptake of higher SG, around 4 in 10 of those surveyed have contributed more than the compulsory 9 per cent, mainly through salary ...

Perpetual signs UN PRI

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2009
... Perpetual Investments Business Services and chief operating officer Australian Equities, Cathy Doyle, said the widespread uptake of PRI was aligned with clients' long-term interests and expectations and was a positive step for the industry and for Perpetual ...

Rev mortgage market continues to grow

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2009
... steadily increased their market share in the outstanding loan channel. Yet, Conlon said he is disappointed in the level of uptake for the reverse mortgage program designed for financial planners, which was developed by SEQUAL and the Financial Planning ...

Murphy takes over the reins at BNY Mellon

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2009
... development and marketing roles at Prudential and Citibank. "The sophistication of the Australian market has led to an uptake of specialist alpha generating investment ideas that provide strong opportunities for out product set," said Jon Little, vice ...

Lifewise website nets 8,500 hits

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2009
... campaign website is yet to gain strong traction in the broader public, insurance figures from Plan for Life found an increased uptake in risk cover at both the individual and group level over the past year. The actuarial firm said the rise in uptake ...

AMP clients buy more insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2009
... level of insurance cover, whether their income protection are up to date," said Guggenheimer. The increasing interest and uptake of insurance cover come from several fronts. The first is from existing clients, who as part of their review process, opt ...