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UK longevity insurance on the rise

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2012

IMCA: Asset allocation future uncertain

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012
Discussion around whether traditional strategic asset allocation approaches are still appropriate or whether the industry needs to reframe the way it manages retirement money, dominated an IMCA roundtable yesterday. "There is now more than ever a general ...

Budget: Super changes risk sound investment

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
A two-year deferral of the increased super concessional contributions cap for over 50s risks derailing efficient investment and exacerbating member disengagement, according to industry reaction following last night's Budget. Representing a saving of ...

Budget move to take superannuation 'back to the future'

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
Possible changes to the tax treatment of superannuation for high-income earners, likely to be included in tonight's federal budget, are taking Australia 'back to the future' according to Towers Watson. Andrew Boal, Managing Director for Towers Watson ...

Hedge fund investors win in fees makeover

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
Only around one-third of outperformance from skill should go to hedge fund managers in the form of fees, with the rest going to the investor according to new research from Towers Watson. In the research, 'Hedge fund investing - opportunities and challenges' ...

Variable annuity sales in the UK reach GBP1bn

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 23 APR 2012

Towers Watson leverages Deloitte talent for exec pay unit

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
Towers Watson has established a locally based compensation business to consult to Australian companies on executive pay, leveraging talent from Deloitte's decision to exit the space. Former Deloitte partner Jonathan Finlay will head the team of seven ...

Advisers told to rethink growth asset allocations

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2012
Advisers should rethink growth asset allocations and prepare to protect portfolios against fiscal constraints, delegates heard at an industry event. These were two key messages from global investment manager PIMCO, delivered at yesterday's Adviser's ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012
... led by Guinness Peat Group as investors speculated on when the investment group will divest its stake in insurance group Tower. Pumpkin Patch rose after the children's clothing retailer announced global expansion plans. The NZX 50 Index rose 13.99 points ...

Retirement not an automatic trigger for defensive strategies

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2012
Dynamic asset allocation is an alternative approach to defensive strategies in retirement investing options, according to a new white paper from Towers Watson. In the paper, "Finding the balance, strategies to improve post retirement investing", Towers ...