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AFS launches mobile platform for advisers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... is due to go live at the end of February while Mi Adviser will be available to clients in May. "In these current economic times where investors are nervous about managing their portfolio, they turn to their financial adviser for information and guidance. ...

MLC and JANA form powerhouse consulting business

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... and expanded investment options," the company said. "Although there will be challenges ahead in these uncertain economic times we continue to see solid investment opportunities in our ongoing research at JANA."

Problem solved, not

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... Next to nothing will go directly to help the Greek economy. And if you think that's bad, you haven't read the Financial Times yet. It obtained a "strictly confidential 10-page debt sustainability analysis", distributed to euro zone officials last week. ...

Conflict of interest still key issue: ASIC shadow shop

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... impact of FOFA, Price referenced the 2006 shadow shop survey on super advice, which revealed shoddy advice was around six times more common where the adviser had an actual conflict of interest to the way they were remunerated. Other speakers included ...

IE Group appoints chief executive, Liddy exits

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
... IE Group's chairman and has recently joined the La Trobe Financial board. "Patrick (Liddy) set up a business in difficult times with the sole aim of improving the efficiency of super funds in the implementation of their investment decisions, especially ...

Insult me, insult you

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
... Greeks' face. "Let him who has no sin..." (John 8:7). For your country too, Herr Schaeuble, had defaulted before - and two times at that. First in 1920 and then again in 1945. So I don't blame Greek President Karolos Papoulias for his outrage. "I don't ...

Market provides opportunities for absolute return investment

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
... said it has the ability to stabilise portfolios and enhance investor wealth through arguably one of the most challenging times for financial markets. David Millar, UK-based investment director for multi-asset investing at Standard Life Investments said ...

Cheque's not yet in the mail

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
... would be difficult to enforce sanctions without further damaging Greece's economy that is already in ruins. A Financial Times report affirms my musing. According to FT, "Hardline officials in Germany, the Netherlands and Finland are increasingly urging ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2012
... Tony Russell said the subdued start to the day's trade may indicate an end to the volatility seen in the market in recent times. "The volatility that we have had, which has been extraordinary, over the last six months cannot continue," Mr Russell said. ...

Volatility is MIA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2012
... headlines-- where only 25.3% of investors were bullish on the outlook for the next six months and 48% were pessimistic. The times, they are a-changin' - for the better.