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AFA calls on members to reject constitution change

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on members to reject a call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to pass a special resolution to change the AFA constitution, following an adviser's request via the Life Insurance Customer ...

Mercer funds added to two platforms

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
... currently hold a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec. Mercer said the addition of the funds to these platforms brings financial advisers and their super and pension clients the same suite of funds and award-winning investment solutions that have long delivered ...

Lonsec gives iRate an upgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
Lonsec research has launched an upgraded version of its iRate platform, providing financial advisers with a new selection of tools and capabilities to aid their investment analysis. The new iRate platform is designed to provide advisers with significant ...

K2 hurt by Brexit call

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
... application and redemption process and allowing investors to utilise their existing brokerage accounts "we hope investors and advisers alike will embrace this new distribution channel."

Implemented Portfolios launches branded IMA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
... Portfolios has launched a branded individually managed account (IMA) service. The IMA solution allows Australian financial advisers and licensees to white-label the Implemented Portfolios IMA technology and use their own model portfolios or those of ...

Colonial First State adds global equity capability

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... research analysts located globally, which allow us to access the very best ideas and opportunities for clients. "Many advisers view that emerging markets are no longer a homogenous asset class and as a result may prefer to use us in their portfolios ...

Transparency key for sophisticated investment

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... Important for the investor, transparency and certainty of the sophisticated investor status is also key for financial advisers to ensure their client's certificate is valid and their advice legal. "The transparency protection that this provides at the ...

Monash fund added to two platforms

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... Australia's leading platforms," Rory MacIntyre from Winston Capital Partners said. "We are experiencing strong demand from advisers who are using the fund to complement their long only managers, as well as their direct and ETF investments - we also have ...

Vast majority of advisers turning to smart beta: VanEck

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
Over 90% of financial advisers and brokers are considering investing in smart beta strategies in the future, according to VanEck research. The research was based on a survey of 120 financial professionals and brokers working in an advisory capacity ...

Advisers can seek AMP for insurance support

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
On the back of AMP overhauling its strategy around life insurance claims, financial advisers can now tap in to a "one-stop" website offering tools and support for all aspects of life insurance advice. AMP head of retail insurance, Greg Johnson, said ...