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Robbie Bennetts takes stake in Beacon

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
... companies and I'm excited about the new alliances we're forming," Daly said. "We don't impose mandates on products and platforms, and we believe advisers should be free to look at whatever options are available and in the best interests of clients."

HUB24 add AIA to platform

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
... platform linkups are designed to reduce advisers' administrative load, freeing them up for more client-facing time. "Platforms are a rapidly growing business channel for advisers because of their functionality," Mu said. "As a dedicated partnering specialist ...

Hunter Hall founder targets instos and SMSFs

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
... optimised to provide an income stream. Altair is currently working to make the funds available on the HUB24 and IOOF platforms. There are also plans to launch further products in the future. The Altair investment philosophy is based on understanding ...

Shelf space battle heats up in US platforms

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
The consolidation of platforms in the US is forcing asset managers to compete harder for shelf space, while at the same time trying to protect advisers, according to new research. Boston-based global analytics firm Cerulli Associates said while this ...

Hyperion joins Calastone's automated network

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2013
... for the superannuation and managed fund industries. The fund manager's membership automates flows from participating platforms and custodians into Hyperion Funds. "Hyperion welcomes the automation of this manual process with the reduced risks and the ...

FIIG appoints joint heads of intermediaries

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
... business development, including long-lead time projects to integrate FIIG's products into third-party provider investment platforms. FIIG is Australia's largest fixed income specialist with over $9 billion currently under investment.

AQUA II poses a challenge to wraps

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2013
... consultation paper by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Widely seen as an alternative to big platforms, the AMFS will be exempt from regulations demanding 'wet signatures' on product disclosure statements (PDSs). This will ...

Former BT super head moves up Westpac ranks

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2013
... staff to the bank's financial services chief executive Brian Hartzer. Prior to this she headed up the superannuation and platforms business for Westpac's Wealth division, BT Financial Group. In her new role she will be responsible for driving the profitability ...

Big groups court AFS advisers with inducements

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2013
... practices and said that advisers came to Beacon looking for a non-aligned dealer who wouldn't impose mandates on products or platforms. BT Select was also in the market for AFS practices and so far six have joined the dealer group, while ten have gone ...

Macquarie Wrap launches FDS

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2013
... consulting with them to understand their needs and how we can respond to them," Macquarie Adviser Services head of Sales in Platforms Cameron Spittle said. "The fee disclosure statements will hopefully help to streamline some of the administrative responsibilities ...