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...AMP planner numbers on the increase

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2011
Despite industry talk that advisers were deserting, AMP Financial Planning adviser numbers are stronger than ever, while the majority of AXA advisers have pledged commitment to the brand. The numbers, as part of the half yearly results announced this ...

Financial services turn to Twitter

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2011
... Facebook pages had increased to 56%. The same report revealed a massive swing towards Twitter, which had become the site of choice for financial services companies. Only 15% of the firms Corporate Insights followed had a Twitter profile in 2008 but October ...

Super fund to give financial advice with technology

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2011
... single-issue financial advice to members. VicSuper said yesterday that basic financial advice on contributions, investment choice and insurance will be given through a new team within the fund. The Limited Issue Advice Team is to have an initial staff ...

H2O scores Mercer mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
... This is the third mandate Apostle has delivered this year to H2O, including a $270 million Colonial First State's First Choice multi-manager funds mandate in May.

nabInvest swoops for Aviva

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011
... Investors shifts its focus to Asia. "Domestic investors heavily favour Australian equities and it's important we provide choice in our offer," said Garry Mulcahy, chief investment officer, nabInvest. Mulcahy said nabInvest's strategy continued to be ...

Investors eye aged care infrastructure

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011
... consumers to contribute toward the same accommodation and living costs they paid for at home, there will be significantly more choice and higher service quality overall," said Ansell.

Consumers flex social media muscle

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011
In under 24 hours, over 4,000 people signed up to an online Big Bank Switch campaign by consumer group, CHOICE, reflecting the increasing power of social media as a form of communication. The big four banks, the main target of the campaign, were also ...

IFM mandate heats up Poland

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2011
... IFM said Poland has strong economic fundamentals with a forecast GDP growth of 4% in the coming years and was an ideal choice as it provides IFM's institutional investors with greater exposure to a regulated and growing energy sector. "The heating network ...

Super Choice did not change super habits

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2011
Super Choice legislation enabling consumers to choose their superannuation fund has made little impact on the way Australians choose superannuation, a report has found. The Roy Morgan Superannuation and Wealth Management in Australia report for July ...

Planners remain wary of switching cash to equities

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2011
... months with 78% of those considering a rebalancing in favour of growth assets. Australian shares would be the most common choice for advisers followed by international equities and property securities. Those advisers not looking to rebalance portfolios ...