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Investment committees not up to scratch

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
... people on the committee and focussing on their competency and accountability, exploiting opportunities for improved efficiency and collective intelligence, and taking the opportunities the COVID-19 crisis presents. In terms of getting the right people ...

GAM records $19bn in outflows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2020
... billion in currency movements. GAM saw a reduction in overall costs of at least $99 million as a result of its ongoing efficiency programme, which largely stemmed from a reduced headcount. GAM plans to further simplify its business over the coming two ...

AIST pushes for policy reform

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... assets," she said. Green upgrades include behind-the-meter efforts to improve energy use in buildings, as well as water efficiency measures and better integration of energy storage facilities, she said. "Superannuation funds would like to work with federal ...

Macquarie fired 32 people in "consequence management"

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... to adapt its portfolio mix to changing market conditions, ongoing programs to identify cost saving initiatives and efficiency, strong and conservative balance sheet and proven risk management framework and culture," Wikramanayake said.

Netwealth booms amid pandemic

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... continues to be a key driver of new business for the platform, as an increasing number of advice firms look to drive efficiency and scalability within their businesses. "As the breadth and sophistication of our managed account evolves we see this trend ...

Advisers switch platforms amid pandemic

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... demonstrate value to clients, while more than a third (38%) do not believe platforms or advice software helps boost efficiency. "Planners trust their technology providers to help them improve the quality of their advice delivery, and providers can do ...

Favour turns to active management

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
... for Australia Louise Watson. "The art of investing and building a well-diversified portfolio involves a balance of efficiency, creativity and consistency. "The survey indicates that clients the world over, including Australia, recognise the investment ...

Implemented Portfolios partners with Wealth Today

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
... head of the advice team, welcomed the IMA offering, seeing traction from advisers already on what he said will be an efficiency game changer for advice practices. "Licensees need to ensure they are doing as much as they can to enable advisers to act ...

Chi-X admits new participant

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
... Chi-X and Nine Mile are technology driven companies that understand the importance of providing solutions that deliver efficiency for investors. We look forward to working together to deliver an enhanced offering." Nine Mile will support Chi-X TaCRs ...

Sargon buyers announce execs, ditch Sargon name

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... technology capabilities. "We retain the conviction that investment in technology and a focus on innovation can drive efficiency and improve service levels and customer experience. It is noteworthy that collectively, the industry does poorly in member ...