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ASIC, FPA, and FOS address shadow shopper report

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2012
The FPA, ASIC and FOS have partnered to deliver a series of educational workshops for advisers to combat issues found in an upcoming ASIC Shadow Shop survey. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) revealed in February that conflict ...

CFSGAM tops global UNPRI rankings

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012
CFSGAM has topped five out of six United Nations responsible investment rankings with the fund manager urging the local institutional market to see the real benefits in responsible investing. Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) achieved ...

Calls for super industry to up focus on beta

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012
The super industry needs to look long term to correct a fundamental misalignment in the way funds are evaluated, according to Cbus. David Atkin, chief executive officer of Cbus believes that as asset owners, funds should be at the "top of the tree" ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
Australian stocks have opened flat, in defiance of a positive finish on Wall Street. At 1029 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 3.6 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 4,281.4 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index had risen 4.7 points, or ...

Gen Y aiming high: REST

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2012
The majority of Gen Ys have high aspirations for their futures, with two thirds expecting to work as hard, if not harder than their parents to achieve their desired lifestyle. A new survey by REST Super looks at the "wealth style" of 600 18 to 30 year ...

Super funds call key challenges

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012
... consider lowering their return target, or reducing their level of confidence around achieving that target," Erling Sorensen, co-owner of CIE said.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
... big four banks higher, gaining 36 cents, or 1.56 per cent, to $23.43. Most retailers lost ground, with department store owner Myer Holdings falling 7.5 cents, or 3.35 per cent, to $2.165, and its rival David Jones down six cents, or 2.31 per cent, to ...

AMP expands network with Futuro acquisition

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
AMP has taken a 10% minority stake in independent adviser group Futuro Financial Services, with the intention of achieving full ownership within five years. The transaction will take place in three stages with Futuro continuing to operate under its ...

Wealthtrac signals expansion

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
Independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac has signalled plans for expansion and diversification on the strength of increased FUM. "Since July 2011, Wealthtrac increased its FUM by over 10%. In a market that fell by 10% ...

Franklin Templeton plans retail growth

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
Franklin Templeton Investments plans to significantly expand its retail presence in Australia this year, potentially through platforms, dealer groups and new appointments. The Australian arm of the global Franklin Templeton Group currently manages around ...