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Big six use advisers for sales while clients confused on independence

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2011
... that's delivered to consumers," he said. "The other important point to note is that all major players offer wrap and platform products and so the funds invested may be invested through branded platforms but the funds are actually going to fund managers ...

SMSF industry responsibility

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2011
... SMSF area and think about delivering education to that sector and educating them about the options of a SMSF versus a platform and the portfolio construction around that."

IOOF tweaks platform risk insurance for super

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2011
Financial services company IOOF has introduced changes to its platform risk insurance for superannuation, it said today. The firm, which had $104.5 billion in funds under advice and management as of March 31, said it had collaborated with TAL Life Limited ...

Hillross acquires $2.2 billion planning group

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2011
... the price might be divulged upon closing. Hillross currently has 115 practices and will be introducing the AXA North platform this year through direct share model portfolios.

Asteron takes on CFS FirstChoice risk offering

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2011
... advice provider, Asteron, has stepped up its relationship with Colonial First State, partnering with the FirstChoice platform to bring additional insurance options to its advisers. Effective from July 18, Asteron advisers will have access to the investment ...

Carbon tax ready companies to produce profits

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2011
... introduction of the Clean Energy Regulator. "The regulator's role is critical in ensuring the scheme is robust a long term platform for businesses to transition towards a low carbon economy," said Geraldine Magarey, manager of sustainability and regional ...

HSBC targets instos with hedge fund solution

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2011
... 86% of its assets under management are managed in customized portfolios. HAIL has over 140 staff on its global research platform, which recommends over 200 funds funds. HAIL offers a hedge fund to fund capability, as well as its customised and advisory ...

Omnium updates life quotes web tool

LOREN RUGEBREGT  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2011
Financial planners can now break down life insurance premiums for clients with Omnium's upgraded web-based quoting tool. Omnium's 'Australian Life Quotes' compares the cost of life insurance from different providers but has recently enhanced the software ...

Hillross social media growth plans

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2011
... on-boarding by encouraging other practices to move to the Hillross brand. Hillross will also be introducing the AXA North platform this year through direct share model portfolios. Additionally, this year the group plans to introduce a number of new schemes ...

Citi wins fund administration mandate

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2011
Citigroup has won a custodian and fund administrator mandate for the Australian funds of global investment manager Orbis. The service, delivered by Global Transaction Services, part of Citi's institutional clients group, will include a retail registry ...