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ASFA warns on unseen MySuper outcomes

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
ASFA is wary of potential unseen outcomes from the MySuper legislation Bill, including clashing between regulators and the rise of short-termism, as it predicts pressures on super trustees may trump the long-term interests of members. In a submission ...

Australian Ethical Investment appoints executive director

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
Fund manager and superannuation provider Australian Ethical Investment has appointed former Lonsec distribution manager Steve Newnham executive director, business development. Newnham's appointment to the newly created position reflects Australian Ethical ...

Omniwealth provides planning tools for independents

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2011
Independent advisers are being offered a safety line from wealth advisory group Omniwealth which launched a new dealer group website promoting best of breed services for advisers that want to maintain their independence. The dealer group, which provides ...

CFSGAM launches two new funds

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2011
CFSGAM has launched two new, tax aware equity income funds, building on its existing Wholesale Equity Income Fund and tax aware investment capabilities, to attract a broader scope of investors. The Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) ...

ASIC releases equity market structure paper

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2011
Submissions are now being received for ASIC's second-phase consultation paper on equity market structure issues assessing the latest developments in Australia's financial markets. Looking at proposed market integrity rules for a variety of products ...

Trust company considers outsourcing while MITs drive growth

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2011
The Trust Company is considering outsourcing some of its back office administration, following the example of Perpetual, which struck a deal with Macquarie Investment Management earlier this month. Speaking after the Trust Company reported a 16% increase ...

Second generation platform consolidation push

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2011
The industry trends driving Europe and Australia are highly comparable, according to software provider, Bravura Solutions, with next generational platform and wrap models across the wealth management industry now being forced to update to survive. The ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
Australian shares have fallen by 1.3 per cent due to negative offshore leads, with investors uncertain about a crucial vote on the Greek bailout package. The rally on global markets ended overnight amid doubts eurozone leaders were any closer to resolving ...

All eyes on Germany

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
Now you can't say that you haven't been warned. As predicted, the hope trade went puff overnight. Wall Street and European equity markets ended lower last night as the rumours that littered the previous day's gossip mills proved to be lies - pure, simple ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
The Australian market looks set to open lower, after sharp declines on Wall Street. At 0649 AEST on Thursday, the December share price index futures contract was down 58 points at 4,4005. In economic news on Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics ...