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Russell launches mini iQ platform

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
... Russell Investments. "These solutions should allow advisers to spend less time on administration yet still offer greater choice to clients. "Russell iQ Investments brings a new range of institutional quality, actively managed investments including commodities ...

All eyes on Germany ahead of Greek elections

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2012
... borrowing must stop." The president of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, has also weighed in, saying that Germany had "no choice" but the lead Europe out of its debt crisis. Zoellick said the financial turmoil threatening to break up the eurozone was ...

Telstra Super launches income option

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2012
Telstra Super has added an income option to its diversified investment stable in response to member demand for more retirement solutions. The 'Diversified Income' option focuses primarily on an income stream, while still achieving some growth on initial ...

Australia lags on commodities investments

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2012
Despite an economic reliance on natural resources, Australia has lagged other developed markets in commodities investments, according to S&P Indices. "We tend to look at the market and think, well, if we've got BHP and Rio then we've got enough in direct ...

Local DMA providers hit back

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2012
... make it clear what those risks are and you're prepared to take that risk and pay the lower commission, that should be our choice," said one professional trader. "In terms of models - there's no comparison - for the MM providers it is in their best concern ...

Platform satisfaction on the rise

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2012
... for better features, noted the report. The top three platforms by number of primary relationships were BT Wrap, CFS First Choice and Macquarie Wrap.

Still a guessing game

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2012
"Confusion raining down from up high And all the time you ask yourself 'why?' Why can't you make decisions Can't make up your mind." -- Confusion, The Zutons This, Virginia, sums up the current state of the markets. With so much uncertainty around ...

Bennelong names new CFO

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2012
... chief executive officer at Bennelong Funds Management. "We received over 80 quality applications, leaving us spoilt for choice. We are pleased to have appointed Jeff, with his extensive experience in a range of leadership and operational roles. "I'm ...

Direct super platform targets SMSF exodus

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2012
... there's no reason for them to leave," Webster said. The pay-off for the reduced cost and convenience for the member is that choice of product is limited to what is listed on the platform, which is wholly determined by the super fund. In addition to the ...

AFA and TAL launch Female Excellence in Advice Award

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012
... want them to help shape our industry, we want them to help give it diversity and provide a greater level of compassion and choice for the customers that are in our industry today but also the future customers of our advice channel." Female advisers may ...