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Sustainability more than greenwash: Mercer

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
Investors need to think beyond simple environmental factors to the opportunities sustainability drivers and risks present. That's the message from Jane Ambachtsheer, Mercer's global head of responsible investment. "Focusing on ESG factors in managing ...

Australian Unity takes majority stake in Certainty Financial

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
Corporate advisory firm Certainty Financial has entered a joint venture with Australian Unity Personal Financial Services, which has taken a majority interest in the practice. Steve Davis, Australian Unity Personal Financial Services general manager ...

WealthSure selects OneVue UMA platform

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
WealthSure has become the latest dealer group to sign-up to OneVue's unified managed account platform. Darren Pawski, group chief executive of WealthSure named platform capabilities as the primary reason for selection, given plans to introduce protected ...

Appeal for property in healthcare and retirement

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
Investors should carefully evaluate sector and location before making decisions on property, according to one fund manager. While property is increasingly being seen as a way to achieve a mix of income and capital growth in investment portfolios, understanding ...

AGEST signs GBST

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
Industry super fund AGEST has signed technology provider GBST amid the fund's move to focus on after-tax performance of Australian Equities mandates. GBST will deliver after-tax benchmarking and performance management services for six AGEST mandates. ...

Former minister joins Cbus

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
Former minister in the Hawke and Keating governments, John Dawkins AO will join the Cbus Board as an independent director, replacing Bernie Fraser. Dawkins served under Bob Hawke, first as Minister for Finance followed by the portfolio of Trade. As ...

ASIC strikes against currency trader

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2012
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched strike-off action against Brisbane-based TRADERS SERVICES, formerly known as Your Trading Room. While the current strike-off action relates to unpaid licence fees, reports allege that ...

ASX bolsters mid to small caps

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2012
The Australian Stock Exchange has proposed admission and listing changes designed to facilitate capital raising for mid to small cap companies, many of which are WA-based resource outfits. Released yesterday, the proposals focus on strengthening equity ...

Towers Watson leverages Deloitte talent for exec pay unit

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
Towers Watson has established a locally based compensation business to consult to Australian companies on executive pay, leveraging talent from Deloitte's decision to exit the space. Former Deloitte partner Jonathan Finlay will head the team of seven ...

ClearView moves on IFA market

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
Dealer group ClearView has reported the acquisition of three new IFA practices in addition to seven new APLs in an update to the market. The three IFA practices that have joined ClearView are TSG Financial Solutions, East Coast Consultants and Knightcorp ...