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Related party asset exposures pose conflict: report

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2011

... that was fine if the returns were better, but they're not," she said, quoting 10-year performance figures. Rainmaker research shows the not-for-profit sector returned 5.3 per cent per year to 30 November, while retail funds returned 3.5 per cent. Meanwhile ...

Direct property makes a comeback

JOHN MCDULING | THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2010

... Super, Asset Super, Sunsuper and AustralianSuper have added their exposure to direct property in recent months, Rainmaker research shows. Direct property is back en vogue as investors look outside listed real estate and lock in higher returns - and a ...

Assets that thrive under pressure

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2010

... investments were the top three asset classes based on growth in funds under management (FUM), according to Rainmaker research. Figures show that these three asset classes grew their FUM between June 2007 and June 2010, a time when almost all other asset ...

Fiducian boosts SMSF services

ELISE BURGESS | THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2010

... but lower than the cost of other SMSF services associated with other wealth management groups, according to Rainmaker research.

Fastest growing planners book above 30pc growth

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 16 AUG 2010

... groups, all of which posted more than 30 per cent growth of adviser numbers each year over the past three years, Rainmaker research shows. Growth in the planning industry seem modest by comparison to other sectors. In fact, Rainmaker data shows that ...

Planner fees for super advice cost $1.3bn

ISN PRESS RELEASE | MONDAY, 19 APR 2010

Rainmaker Research has found that $1.3 billion of workers funds were redirected to financial planners in the form of commissions, including $550 million from compulsory (SG) super. Rainmaker, which owns Financial Standard, also reported that $6.48 billion ...

Astarra pain spreads to super funds

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | MONDAY, 19 APR 2010

... paid into Astarra leading up to the fund collapsing have been frozen. According to the most recent data from Rainmaker Research, taken in 2006, Astarra superannuation managed more than $120 million while total FUM under Astarra Funds Management reached ...

BT/Advance multi-manager makes stronger global push

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 16 APR 2010

... that] not every bet will work but this is the reason why we have it in the portfolio as a whole." According to Rainmaker Research, the BT wholesale multi-manager fund, one of the funds under Advance's MM range, gained 31.7 per cent in the year to February ...

AXA Asia Pac shares on trading halt

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2010

... more concentrated than the car industry where the top five brands control 60 per cent of the market," noted Rainmaker Research. Financial Standard and Rainmaker Research are owned by Rainmaker Group.

AXA APH extends deal with NAB

MICHAEL HOBBS | MONDAY, 22 MAR 2010

... unexpected and the main issue is the ACCC's decision. "The number one issue is still what the ACCC says," he said. Rainmaker research previously highlighted that if NAB successfully closes the deal, it would become a clear market leader in the platform ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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