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AMP Capital appoints NZ fixed income head

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2016
... deserved and represents a positive step towards ensuring the New Zealand fixed income team continues to deliver a strong performance for our clients." Hassell added: "This change to the operating model will ensure that we can be more focused on the outcomes ...

Life insurers must be more transparent: AFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016
... satisfaction and a NPS of 65. "We encourage all life insurance companies to participate in the Life Insurance Industry Performance Barometer policyholder and claimant studies in order to reassure the community of their commitment to transparent and independent ...

Sentiment recovers but cash still king

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2016
... (22.0%)." Turnbull added things may change in the future with a general decline in investor satisfaction with the performance of their cash over recent quarters. "While cash remains popular among investors, only one quarter (23.9%) are happy with the ...

ASIC issues first "best interests" duty penalty

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2016
... always" in client's best interest to take out life risk insurance regardless of individual circumstances. Regular performance reviews of advisers were not undertaken, and advisers who breached their obligations under the Corporations Act were not discliplined. ...

AMP Capital appoints industrial property head

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2016
... asset and development management team at AMP Capital and will be responsible for driving growth and strong investment performance for clients. Quade, who has already commenced the new role, transferred from AMP Capital's development team and has more ...

Surveys show accumulation and retirement battle

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2016
... Australians with superannuation found that industry funds lead the way when it comes to satisfaction with financial performance. Highlighting Australia's strong accumulation system, the Roy Morgan survey also points out the level of super fund satisfaction ...

Super funds reverse poor start to 2016

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
... effectively reversed the negative results for January and February. The positive month contributed to the rolling performance for the 12 months to end April bouncing back into positive territory with a gain of 0.4%. The monthly increase in superannuation ...

BetaShares launches model portfolio service for advisers

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
... conservative portfolio, a moderate portfolio, a balanced portfolio, a growth portfolio and a high growth portfolio. The performance of the model portfolios will be tracked, and model allocations will be adjusted on a quarterly basis as asset valuations ...

Former Vontobel star manager sets course for Australia

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
... client-centric partnership with like-minded experienced investment professionals who are passionate about investment performance," Jain said. "A true boutique has to be a partnership, a partnership focused on clients first. Pacific Current fits very ...

PE and VC critical to Aussie growth: AVCAL

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
... Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) and Cambridge Associates. The CA Australia Index - an independent performance benchmark for private equity and venture capital - outperformed the listed markets through all but the shortest time ...