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PIMCO lands OnePath advice mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2012
... this mandate further reinforces the presence of the world's largest bond manager, and the growing opportunities for Australians to more actively invest in fixed income assets." PIMCO said it wants to bring fixed income as an asset class back into planner ...

AMP expands network with Futuro acquisition

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
... keeping an eye on what's happening in the market and AMP has a desire to be the leading provider of quality advice to Australians. In order to do that, the more high quality advisers that are attracted to our proposition to deliver quality advice to ...

HESTA members get insurance boost

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2012
... a mortgage or moving into full-time from part-time work. "Removing some of the barriers that traditionally prevent Australians from increasing their insurance, like providing evidence of health, was imperative when negotiating better cover with our new ...

Social media an important tool for advisers

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 FEB 2012
... particularly in the 24 hours after a business meeting. Twitter is another useful tool for businesses, with 1.8 million Australians currently using the platform, he said. Young pointed to Google Plus as a fast growing social media platform, which has ...

Good not great

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2012
Yesterday we found out, what Australians all knew all along. Most voters love the K-man, but most in his party doesn't. The reverse is true for the G-lady. Was it worth the political drama of the past four days - the humiliation on the international ...

Tax concessions focus of Super roundtable

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
... dominated the inaugural superannuation roundtable meeting yesterday. The administration of a $50,000 concessional cap for Australians over 50 with superannuation balances of less than $500,000 from July 1, 2012 has previously proved an issue of contention ...

Fin services rallies for charity ride

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
The financial services community is preparing for a coastal motorcycle ride to raise much needed funds for young Australians. In its 13th year, 'Corners for Kids' charity motorcycle event will see industry motorcyclists ride from NSW-coastal town of ...

Super fund private equity inflows constant

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... investments, while local pension funds remain active. "Australia has remained constant although people are fearful that Australians super funds and the like are putting less towards private equity but the numbers have remained constant with 43% over ...

Mortgage Choice to launch planning business

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... our business plan and we have no doubt the timing is right to deliver accessible financial planning solutions to all Australians," said Russell. "Our vision remains clear: to fortify Mortgage Choice's role as a home loan specialist that offers broader ...

TAL big winner in AFA annual awards

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... applauded the range and calibre of services and products from life insurers, while also drawing attention to the number of Australians who remain underinsured.