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AFA names Adviser of the Year

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2008
... Klipin, AFA chief executive. "These two advisers are each prime examples of the new-style adviser that is energising our association and industry. Each conducts business with the utmost professionalism and sets a great example for their peers," he said. ...

Chile not so hot on fixed income

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2008
The Chilean Pension Fund Administrators' Association (CPAA) urged its young members not to reduce their allocation in equities in favour of fixed income in the wake of the global financial crisis. CPAA, the umbrella body representing the equivalent ...

Hedge funds slam ban extension

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2008
... particularly for financial stocks," said Tony D'Aloisio, ASIC chair. However, Kim Ivey, Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) chair, slammed the regulator's decision and questioned the rationale behind it. "ASIC's concerns about fragile ...

Optimum hires RBC Dexia

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2008
Canadian fixed income manager Optimum Asset Management has appointed RBC Dexia Investor Services to provide custody, fund valuation and unitholder recordkeeping services. According to a statement by RBC Dexia, Optimum is engaging the custodian to service ...

Gamers target lost super

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2008
... accounts, but with an individual opt-out for those who actively choose not to take part," said Sherry. Meanwhile, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive, Pauline Vamos, said its members are committed to reuniting ...

Investors question direct property valuations

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2008
... class liquid, just to get it to fit into platforms?" asked Linden Toll, president of the Australian Direct Property Association, at the PIR property investment conference. "For funds under management growth," he said. The disconnect between AREIT and ...

CFS eyes fundamental indexing

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2008
... channeling their product towards insto investors looking to tap into the FI space. "Research Affiliates have had an association with a number of consultants and Australian institutional clients. We'll be working with their institutional business [and] ...

FPA joins IFSA in mental health initiative

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2008
... cover for people with depression or other mental illnesses after their representative body, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) joined life insurance industry players in signing this year's MOU with the mental health sector. The Memorandum of Understanding ...

Motivational advice for advisers

FINANCIAL STANDARD IS THE OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER OF THE AFA CONFERENCE  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2008
... adviser conference will highlight that persistence in the face of adversity pays. The organisers behind next week's Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) conference in Melbourne have invited key motivational speakers to talk to this year's attendees. ...

Basis delays capital return, adds $38m

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2008
... Capital statement that confirmed it had received approval to change the Basis Pac-Rim Opportunity fund Articles of Association to allow for a partial return of shareholders' capital quicker. This news follows the Supreme Court of New South Wales judging ...