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ASFA warns on unseen MySuper outcomes

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
ASFA is wary of potential unseen outcomes from the MySuper legislation Bill, including clashing between regulators and the rise of short-termism, as it predicts pressures on super trustees may trump the long-term interests of members. In a submission ...

Guardian Advice reveals succession planning strategy

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2011
... a number of advisers have taken up the offer since it was initially rolled out. Features of the service include the proactive identification of appropriate succession strategies, a standardised succession and purchasing execution process, including legal ...

AXA IM to expand responsible investment focus

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2011
... research capability to assist with RI-related fund management decision-making, and enhanced value-added insights and a proactive engagement strategy to discuss specific ESG themes with companies in conjunction with milestones and goals. According to ...

MySuper rings alarm for Corporate Super

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2011
... knock- on effect for fund members. "If that happens, corporate super specialists will obviously have to withdraw their proactive financial services from the workplace. What will that mean? It will mean more Australians will lose, rather than gain, interest ...

Advisers distracted by industry funds: RiskStore

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
Advisers have focused too much on industry funds and not enough on their own value proposition said the insurance professional development service, The Risk Store, in its latest newsletter. "Criticism of the industry funds' advertising tactics is possibly ...

ASIC tightens advice advertising

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2011
... decision so it is important they are able to make the right decisions." Medcraft told media that he had tried to be proactive since becoming chairman. "Our number one priority is to ensure consumers and investors are confident and inform. It is essential ...

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 ...