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New online bond researcher launches

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2015
Fixed income researcher BondAdviser was launched today through an online portal. Created with the goal of making the bond market more approachable to investors, BondAdviser monitors all ASX-listed interest rate securities and a "large range" of over-the-counter ...

SMSF sector enters next phase

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2015
The self-managed super fund (SMSF) sector is entering the stage of maturity as benefit payments surpass contributions for the first time. This industry tipping point was confirmed with the recent release of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) statistical ...

Buffett moves in on Australian insurers

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2015
Warren Buffett-owned global speciality insurer Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) Australia and New Zealand has poached key senior executives from AIG and other insurers. BHSI doesn't yet have an Australian operating licence but AIG has already ...

ACSI and CareSuper launch ESG award

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2015
ACSI and CareSuper have launched a new award to recognise efforts in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). The Michael O'Sullivan ESG Rising Star award commemorates the late CareSuper chair. It is open to professionals working in Australian ...

BMR integrates Xero SMSF practice management software

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2015
BMR Corporate Solutions has successfully integrated Xero's Practice Manager software for SMSF administration. This software will enable users setting up new SMSFs to rapidly synchronise fund details online into the Xero Practice Manager system. This ...

FEATURE: Understanding mFund

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2015
Offering instant diversification, professional management and exposure to assets not easily reached by individuals, managed funds represent a one-stop shop that's suitable for every type of investor. But despite these obvious benefits, the penetration ...

Nikko appoints four international sales executives

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2015
Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has appointed four senior executives to new positions in its institutional sales and marketing team. Fred DeSerio has been appointed head of institutional sales for North America, Peter Knight is now head of global ...

Perpetual names new head of equities

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2015
Perpetual has announced who will take over as head of equities following the up-coming retirement of Matt Williams, who is set to leave the role after 22 years with the company. Current deputy head of equities and portfolio manager, Paul Skamvougeras ...

Financial services companies owe consumers $15m compensation

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2015
Financial services providers owe consumers about $15 million in unpaid compensation, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). The latest edition of The FOS Circular reveals that since January 1, 2010, a total of 26 financial services companies ...

Work harder to fight negative press: AFA

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015
... "#PerceptionCorrection" social media campaign, will attract more advisers to the cause of spreading positive messages about the profession.