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NAB denies "new" offshoring program in face of job loss figures

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
National Australia Bank (NAB) has denied that it has a "new" offshoring program, despite a Finance Sector Union of Australia (FSU) tally stating that 133 jobs had been offshored this year. According to an FSU tally NAB has axed 571 staff, as the bank ...

Perpetual profits boosted by cost savings initiative

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
... or 44% on 2012. "We have progressed our Transformation 2015 program as quickly as we can to ensure that our operating platform is competitive and well positioned to capitalise on improving markets," Perpetual chief executive and managing director Geoff ...

Xpress Super adds direct property to SMSF platform

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) platform provider Xpress Super has added direct property to its suite of investments. The new option will allow SMSF trustees to access limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) through two lenders, St George ...

Challenger appoints national key account manager

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
Challenger has appointed a national key account manager that will bring experience and expertise from his former role as IOOF head of investment research. Paul O'Connor will be responsible for supporting the major national key accounts and will manage ...

IOOF remains confident after reporting growth

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013
... administration and supervision have increased 11% to $120.2 billion. Excluding the recently acquired Plan B in late 2012, total platform net flows were positive and reached $262 million for the year. The acquisition of Plan B has had a positive impact ...

Wealthtrac steps up SMSF campaign

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
Platform provider Wealthtrac has appointed a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sales specialist to develop its business in the potentially lucrative, but hard-to-access DIY super market. As business development manager - SMSF, James Macken will ...

Australia outstrips US and UK in online trading

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
Australia's adoption of online share trading platforms is outstripping the US and UK, according to a recent Investment Trends report. More than 530,000 Australians placed at least one share trade in the 12 months to June 2013, equating to 3.2% of the ...

AUI launches non-aligned platform

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has partnered with newly-created Federation Alliance to launch a non-aligned investment platform. The Federation Managed Accounts platform offers access to a range of investment options and provides investment administration ...

Praemium returns to growth

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
Platform provider and portfolio administrator Praemium has posted net profits of $4.4 million, after recording a loss of $3.9 million last year. Overall the company's revenue grew by 8%, or approximately $1 million, reaching $14 million. Chief executive ...

Howes to join AMP wealth management business

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... profession," Newman said. "Melinda has been CEO for nearly four years, during which time she has built a strong team and platform for the actuarial profession to go forward, so it is not surprising she is looking for a new challenge and opportunity ...