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Fix churn with watch list: AFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2012
... companies should manage the issue, the AFA has said public information is a better approach to its eradication. "Churning is rare and limited to a few isolated advisers," said Richard Klipin, chief executive of the AFA. "While it's important to stop ...

RARE, Lazard infra funds 'highly recommended' by Lonsec

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2012
Lonsec has branded two infrastructure securities funds from RARE and Lazarad as 'highly recommended' in its 2012 review of the sector. "Our increased conviction in management teams [of the funds] has resulted in two upgrades in this year's review - ...

SuperStream levy unclear

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2012
... recovery should occur but consistency in how funds are levied to ensure efficiency, transparency and equality across funds. In a rare show of unity, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Compliance hurdles too high on PAFs

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
... both public and private ancillary funds can still be a good tax-effective option, with disputes on death also relatively rare. "We look after over 400 trusts and I haven't seen a family dispute a charitable trust structure, although I have seen families ...

China a good bet in the long run: Thawley

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
It would be crazy to bet against China's success in the long run, said Capital Group's Michael Thawley in a keynote address at Morningtar's Investment Conference. Thawley, senior vice president and international adviser, Capital Group, warned that political ...

FPA calls on ASIC for clearer advice definitions

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
The Financial Planning Association has called on The Australian Securities and Investments Commission for greater clarity and definitions of quality advice. Approximately 150 practising financial planners, along with licensees and compliance, legal ...

Future Fund builds Aust infra exposure

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2012
... as the fund continues its build its exposure in Australian infrastructure. Purchased through infrastructure fund manager RARE Infrastructure, the Future Fund confirmed to Financial Standard that it had been building its holding in Transurban since December ...

FICAP's Wannabe Rockstars a huge hit

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2012
... & Jess Mather performing with Ange Serhan. Aberdeen's Garreth and Geramae shared their funky little shack and next up was RARE Infrastructure's representative Bomo Piri 'standing by'. Count's Chris Mekhall closed the show with a 'firey' performance. ...

Wannabe RockStars take to the stage for annual fundraiser

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2012
... Challenger, Count, Genesys, IOOF, Ironbark, Macquarie, MLC, Morningstar, Pinnacle Investment Management, Profusion Group, RARE Infrastructure, Schroders, Vanguard Investments Australia and Zurich Financial Services. For further information, please go ...

Five Oceans wins global equities mandate

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
... derivatives," said Adam Smears, head of investment research and portfolio manager, Skandia Investment Group in the UK. "It is rare to find managers with this laser focus on a client's outcome combined with the technical skill to execute sophisticated ...