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Retiree internet use hits 80 pct

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2011
One the myths of the internet age is that the web is for the young digitari while older Australians inhabit the analogue world. However, research contained in the 2011 Sensis Social Media Report reveals a fundamentally different picture. It found that ...

BT Wrap releases AdviserNETgain integration

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2011
BT financial planners now have access to an in-depth integration between investment platform BT Wrap and online planning solution AdviserNETgain, with new systems to raise efficiency. AdviserNETgain, which has over 2,000 users, allows advisers to produce ...

BT Wrap freshens interface

RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2011
Platform BT Wrap has added features to its microsite in preparation for the end of financial year. The site has been changed to include a tool kit to help financial advisers educate clients. It also now provides information on a new superannuation contributions ...

Just replace because with despite

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2011
Now you see? Investors really do see what they want to see. Oh yes Virginia, the drip, drip, drip of economic reports and other news twittered, facebooked and blogged all over cyberspace were enough to send any bear to bear utopia - but they didn't. ...

Fixed interest ETFs to fill "massive hole"

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2011
The introduction of fixed income products will spark huge development in the Australian ETF market, according to issuers, if as expected, they are authorised later this year. The ASX does not currently allow fixed income products to be listed although ...

Hyperion scoops $600m mandate

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2011
Boutique Australian equities manager Hyperion Asset Management has won a substantial new mandate in what is regarded as a major success for the quality investor. The Construction and Building Unions Superannuation (Cbus) awarded Hyperion a $600 million ...

Telstra Super launches retirement campaign

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2011
Telstra Super has stepped up its online education campaign, launching a raft of new products for members, including its 'Road to Retirement' tool. The animated Road to Retirement feature takes users on a journey, outlining what steps they will need ...

Bear have no fur

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2011
Brace yourselves people for this would be a longer-than-usual piece. Get that Monday-itis off your systems. There's work to be done, money to be made! During my weekend reading, I came across an article by a fellow named Danny Furman. His resume says ...

US to avoid default, EM stocks to rise: Janus

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
The US debt-ceiling debacle may give markets a bit of a scare but was unlikely to end in disaster, a portfolio manager for Janus Capital Group said yesterday. US President Barack Obama has warned of impending US economic catastrophe if Congress doesn't ...

Tougher controls for SMSF collectibles

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
Draft legislation has been released by the federal government outlining new rules for self-managed super funds (SMSF) investing in collectibles. The proposed regulations are a significant watering down however of Super System Review recommendations ...