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Three reasons for alternatives

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2012
There are three core reasons why institutional investors will continue to pour money into alternatives, according to a new report on the sector. These are diversification, protection against volatility and seeking non-correlated returns. They are revealed ...

Women in Super scholarships available now

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
The NSW division of Women in Super has scholarship funding available for up to five members who want to participate in either a senior management or board development program. The scholarships will pay for the successful applicants to attend a choice ...

EM specialist enters Australian market

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
UK based emerging and frontier market specialist Advanced Emerging Capital has entered the Australian market to give investors access to alpha boosting small to mid cap firms from these markets. Advanced Emerging Capital specialises in emerging and ...

Asset allocation more important than clever products

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
Advisers are relying more on smarter asset allocation strategies than complex new products, reveals a survey of its advisers by independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac. The survey conducted last month found that almost ...

Russell launches mini iQ platform

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
Russell Investments has launched a new online investment account, providing advisers and SMSFs cost-effective access to a range of actively managed, multi-asset solutions. Russell's new online investment account, Russell iQ Investments, has been developed ...

MLC appoints head of practice management

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
MLC Advice Solutions and Godfrey Pembroke have appointed Jasia Fabig to the newly created role of head of practice management. Fabig's new role will start mid July and see her lead and develop MLC's practice management offering. Fabig has 17 years experience ...

A team joins Plan B

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
Perth-based dealer group Plan B Wealth Management has appointed two new advisers, in line with its strategy of growth through the attraction of high quality, experienced professionals. Plan B believes that the right way of focusing on clients' best ...

Plum upgrades online investment services

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2012
Plum has upgraded its online education centre and launched new benefit projection features in an effort to encourage more direct member engagement. The new features will enable members to model potential retirement outcomes and compare multiple scenarios. ...

Founder of 2020 DIRECTINVEST retires

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2012
Michael Lannon, founder of 2020 DIRECTINVEST, the pioneering managed funds direct distribution group, has retired following 15 years as a leader for the business. "Michael has played an instrumental role in building 2020 DIRECTINVEST into the successful ...

BetaShares ETFs recommended by Zenith

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2012
BetaShares Australian High Interest Cash and Gold Bullion ETFs have been rated 'recommended' by Zenith. According to Zenith, the BetaShares team is well credentialed and noticeably larger in terms of its domestic base than the majority of ETF providers ...