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BT Wrap launches new tax and trading tools

LOREN RUGEBREGT  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2011
BT Wrap has launched new tax and trading tools aimed at maximising after-tax investment returns and minimising the work on portfolio management, client reviews and rebalances. Head of BT Wrap, Chris Freeman, said the changes were part of an ongoing ...

Ex UBS managers resurface for Bennelong small caps fund

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2011
... generated high interest in the funds management industry. "We were seeking a structure that would allow us to be nimble and proactive, but with strength and backing of a very professional support team," said Campbell. Campbell, who has 20 years industry ...

Super trustees new cloud solution

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2011
Superannuation trustees have been given a new office solution in a bid to create more cost-effective processes, with the product given the stamp of approval by Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). The Trustee Office Solution, launched ...

Macquarie arms advisers with online cash tool

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2011
Macquarie Wrap has launched an online cash management tool to help advisers track clients' balances and manage investments more efficiently. The idea behind the platform is to enable advisers, under clients' instructions, to ensure that sufficient cash ...

Super fund signals future role in govt policy

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2011
... policy is going." A super fund's biggest exposure [risk] is changes to law, he said. "Super funds have always taken a proactive approach through associations such as ASFA but now the bigger funds feel they need to add more expertise to this area," said ...

AvSuper appoints Russell for admin

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010
... Russell's customised administration approach was a key reason to the administrator securing the mandate. "The offer was very proactive and constructive, and showed a clear appreciation of the boutique nature of a fund like AvSuper and an understanding ...

Winter wonderland

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2010
... loose stance - higher interest rates? -to control liquidity and rein in inflation. But...they're not withdrawing they're proactive fiscal policy. What this means is what we've seen last week, growth will continue but at a more sustainable rate. Not the ...

SelectingSuper celebrates top 2010 funds

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2010
Asgard, CareSuper and Telstra Super were among the winners at this year's SelectingSuper Awards, which recognises Australia's top superannuation funds. This morning's SelectingSuper Awards in Melbourne, which featured TEN Network veteran sports journalist ...

Advisers must fight for the future, not the past: AFA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2010
... for consumers to get good advice and reduce age pension outlays, said Chikarovski. To achieve this, advisers must be proactive, said Daly. "Our greatest threat is not fee for service, but ourselves. Fee for service is here and it's time to move on." ...

AMP books 4.4pc rise in profits, AUM stable

JOHN MCDULING  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2010
AMP Limited has posted half year underlying profits of $383 million, up 4.4 per cent compared to last time, buoyed by stable earnings from its insurance and wealth management arms. The company declared an interim dividend of 15 cents per share, 60 per ...