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Yellow Brick Road launches funds management arm

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2011

... Bouris, Yellow Brick Road's executive chairman, said the products will make funds management more accessible for more Australians across a greater range of economic diversity. "With the launch of YBR Funds Management, our team is delivering a real alternative ...

ASFA gets behind phoenix reforms

RACHEL DAVIS | MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011

... of the whole," said ASFA chief executive, Pauline Vamos. "This is impacting the retirement outcomes of thousands of Australians, given that the Australian Taxation Office estimates there to be currently around 6,000 Phoenix companies," said Vamos. "It ...

NGS Super launches social media strategy

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011

... our personality and values, and feel a part of NGS Super," said Anthony Rodwell-Ball, chief executive of NGS Super. "Australians have embraced social media with a passion and we believe it's time for NGS Super to do the same, and engage with our members ...

Credit Suisse: Aus second highest average wealth in the world

CLAIRE MCGREAL | THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2011

... laws and taxation, accumulated at the top end." In terms of the world's millionaires, Credit Suisse maintained that Australians make up 4%, with 6% in the UK and 34% in the US. Asia Pacific has emerged as the key contributor to global wealth, accounting ...

AustralianSuper uses scale to negotiate deals with NAB, ME Bank

RACHEL DAVIS | WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2011

AustralianSuper has announced that it will offer its members access to term deposits through its Member Direct investment option, due to be launched later this year. According to Ian Silk, Chief Executive, AustralianSuper, term deposits outside of super ...

Matrix alerts AustralianSuper of plans to sell

MATT WOODINGTON | TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2011

Matrix Financial Solutions is looking for an investor to acquire 100% of the planning business to help implement new strategic ideas in a post FOFA environment. Shareholders and advisers are behind the decision to sell the business according to managing ...

IFM strengthens push for government infra deals

MATT WOODINGTON | MONDAY, 17 OCT 2011

... overseas. "Infrastructure investment is a great story in terms of the returns we've been able to generate for working Australians by investing in the productive capacity of the nation. It's a very good combination," said Himbury. IFM's Australian Infrastructure ...

BT, MLC rocket up the super charts

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2011

BT and MLC have shot up in the performance satisfaction retail standings thanks to huge lifts in the proportion of their satisfied customers, according to Roy Morgan's latest Superannuation Satisfaction Report. The report is based on interviews with ...

SG increase the key to global pension top spot

ELISE BURGESS | WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2011

... overall index value for the Australian system could be increased to an A-grade if the SG increase goes ahead but also if Australians work longer towards the 55-64 age bracket and reduce the number of years people will be relying on their super for support. ...

Super fund ramps up insurance access

CLAIRE MCGREAL | WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2011

... super funds to make the life insurance process simpler and more efficient for their members. We want to encourage more Australians to actively manage their life insurance needs."

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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