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MasterSuper opens doors to all

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2009
... members, while lowering cost. MasterSuper said benefits including competitive fees, more insurance options and greater member choice will be a result of increased scale and public offer status. Personal members will be able to access nine investment ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2009
... April 2015 govenment bonds. Earnings season continues, with annual results due from Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Mortgage Choice Ltd, Billabong International Ltd, Duet Group and New Zealand Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Ltd. First half results ...

APRA launches data revolution

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2009
... ranked retail fund, PLUM Superannuation, came in at 61st place with a five year ROR of 9.3 per cent. Perpetual Investor Choice came in at 63rd place with 9.2 per cent and BT Classic Lifetime came in at 65th place on the same result.

I feel your pain, literally

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2009
Taking emotions out of investing is easier said than done so rather than ignore them, planners can help their clients rebuild their financial wealth after the GFC by addressing their emotional wealth too, said a behavioural finance expert. Dr. Frank ...

OneVue introduces portfolio blocking

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2009
... on behalf of their clients more attractive to managers as a distribution channel which in turn should increase investor choice."

Fear not a rate rise

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2009
... even those insisting that an Australian recession will be forthcoming just a few months back, have recanted. They have no choice but do a backflip in light of the overwhelming indications provided by positive reports on retail spending, external trade ...

Retirees want funds that last a lifetime

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2009
... as part of the review. "A more innovative approach to retirement incomes will provide retirees with a greater level of choice," said Michael O'Neill, the body's chief executive, in a statement. He said that improved product offerings can partly compensate ...

Liquidity problem in unlisted assets overstated: RWA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2009
Liquidity is not a problem for most funds with high weightings to unlisted assets because they are protected by strong positive cashflows and most members are in the diversified default option. The criticism against unlisted valuation practices by retail ...

QSuper selects SuperChoice

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2009
... were able to meet our demanding requirements," she said. "We now have a solution that truly helps our employers meet their choice-of-fund obligations and ensures that member contributions are quickly and accurately processed." Peter Philip, chief executive ...

Ripoll Inquiry must build on FSR progress: AFA

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
... advice following consideration of a person's personal circumstances, among others. Other key recommendations include a choice of payment structures, where clients can opt for fees, commissions or a combination of both. There is also a calling for a review ...