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SSFS rebrands, launches digital advice

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
... Michael Monaghan, the change was driven by a decision four years ago that to facilitate growth the business would require "major recasting." "Developing our future-proofing strategy to meet changing client needs and market forces called for focus on ...

Challenger annuity sales grow 12 per cent

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
... has been positive and Challenger's distribution team is focused on getting CarePlus added to the approved product lists of major hubs. Challenger Life's investment assets at 30 September 2015 were $13 billion, up $0.2 billion for the quarter mainly due ...

NAB enters into MOU with Nippon Life

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2015
... potential partnership with the NAB Wealth insurance manufacturing business through the formation of a strategic partnership with major global insurance company Nippon Life," NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn explained. "We are committed to providing ...

Senior fund manager leaves AMP Capital for Ausbil

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... construction committee to concentrate on his role as ESG Specialist. Established in 1997, Ausbil's manages Australian equities for major superannuation funds, institutional investors, master trust and retail clients.

ISA calls out banks over fee structures

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
... before profits, as required by their fiduciary obligations. "Meanwhile, the banks and their super funds have been running a major lobbying campaign for some years to dismantle the not-for-profit superannuation sector and redesign regulations to suit ...

Russell Investments sold to TA Associates

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
... Russell Investments' operations in execution, as well as its orientation to multi-asset and solutions investing, formed a major part in its US$1.15 billion sale. Global growth private equity firm TA Associates announced on Friday it had entered an agreement ...

Managed accounts forum sold out, 2015 adviser survey results revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
... them at all cited restrictions against managed accounts on their AFSL or on the group's Approved Products List (APL) as the major reasons why not. Leading managed accounts practitioners will be on hand to discuss the survey findings and share their expertise. ...

Adviser Ratings reaches 4,000 planners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
Consumer-driven adviser review website Adviser Ratings has attracted 4,000 planners to manage and maintain their profiles. Adviser Ratings contains a register of 20,000 financial planners, but advisers can elect to "populate their profiles on Adviser ...

Industry buoyed by Trans-Pacific Partnership

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2015
... The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement finalised in Atlanta this week will provide a platform for multilateral trade with major economies in the Pacific Rim, creating new opportunities for Australian financial services companies. The TTP Agreement ...

SPIVA report shows most active managers beaten by index again

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015
The latest S&P Dow Jones Indices Versus Active Funds (SPIVA) scorecard has once again revealed the vast majority of active managers underperform their benchmark. The latest rebalance of the semi-annual report for data to end of June 2015, shows that ...