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MLC MasterKey platform revamped

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2011
MLC has made changes to its MasterKey platform based on feedback including external asset reporting, more investment choice and switching strategy options. Advisers using the MasterKey platform now have access to new online and product upgrades. NAB ...

Tougher controls for SMSF collectibles

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
... executive of the peak SMSF association SPAA said, "SPAA believes self managed super funds should have freedom of investment choice and, as such, we are pleased that they will continue to be permitted to invest in collectables, such as artwork." Asistant ...

Plum avgs 13.5pc member contrib.

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2011
... to retire," said Dave Woodall, general manager, client and member services, Plum. To date, the average active investment choice take-up of those that complete the program is three out of four. The program is run by an education services team that has ...

MDAs to expand SMSF footprint

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2011
Managed discretionary accounts (MDA) operator, Investment Administration Services (IAS) has reported a surge in interest from adviser dealer groups over the last two years - particularly from those that cater for SMSFs. IAS enables advisers to manage ...

Cbus to shut down 'capital guaranteed' option, renames default

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2011
... Strategy option to Growth (Cbus Choice) and its cash option to Cash Savings. It said that the changes would make investment choice clearer for members. Once the 'Capital Guaranteed' is removed from its stable, Cbus will offer four investment choices ...

LUCRF selects Provisio

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 4 FEB 2011
... conduct a full desktop rollout of the software, which includes contributions, insurance, transition to retirement, investment choice and retirement planning. "Super funds need a system that combines speed and scale in order to manage cost. But there ...

Government unveils response to Cooper

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2010
... affect on many SMSF members. "The Government does not agree with this recommendation because it would restrict investment choice for SMSF trustees," according to a statement on the Stronger Super website. The government has committed to extensive consultations ...

UCSuper makes debut in infrastructure

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2010
... infrastructure holdings will be added to the fund's alternatives portfolio, across four of the funds' member investment choice options. The new allocation to members' investment choices will be made available next month, he said. "[We're] trying to restructure ...

MTAA halts new money to 'illiquid' option

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2010
... offering the strategy to members. "We've considered [closing] it as well, but we will continue to have that as an investment choice option in the fund," he said. "Mainly because our approach is to consider it over the long term basis, and over the longer ...

Gen Yers want advice

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2010
... cover they can receive. On the intra-fund advice side of the business, around 18 per cent of members call for investment choice information, rating it just below insurance. Around 9 per cent of calls seek personal contribution advice, 7 per cent on co-contribution ...