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Not over yet for active management

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2015
Active management isn't dying but it needs to re-invent itself so it can compete against low cost technology operators that are fundamentally challenging its business model. "It isn't dead but the market is playing hard to get," said Olivier d'Assier ...

Super funds turning to passive to tackle high fees

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2015
Passive investment strategies are now being used by almost half of retail super funds, according to research by ING Direct which highlights that funds with high fees could end up costing investors more than $150,000 compared to cheaper funds. The research ...

Australia and Switzerland agree tax crackdown

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2015
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey and Swiss Ambassador Marcel Stutz have agreed to increase cooperation to tackle tax evasion. Under the agreement, the Australian Taxation Office will automatically receive details of financial accounts such as investment ...

Vanguard is Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year

ALEX GAMBOTTO-BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2015
Vanguard Investments Australia has been awarded 2015 Fund Manager of the Year by Morningstar Australasia. Morningstar chose Vanguard due to its "disciplined approach, low costs and low portfolio turnover" delivering strong investor outcomes in a year ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2015
The Australian market looks set to open a little higher despite European markets closing slightly off after disappointing bailout package talks between the European Union and Greece. At 0807 AEDT on Tuesday, the March share price index futures contract ...

AMP Capital joins retirement education portal

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2015
AMP Capital has become the sixth asset manager to join the Lonsec Retire Industry Panel, an online portal designed to help planners give better retirement advice to their clients. The website, www.lonsecretire.com.au, already has the support of NAB ...

Twin Peaks model optimal for financial stability

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2015
The "Twin Peaks" regulatory model is the ideal approach to ensure financial stability, according to research by the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR). The model, which pivots on regulation of financial services by independent entities ...

Standard Life global bond fund gets recommended rating

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2015
The Standard Life Investments Absolute Return Global Bond Strategies Trust (ARGBS) has been awarded its first rating by research house Lonsec. Lonsec rated the product 'recommended' and highlighted the fund's experienced team and strong risk management ...

Instos turn increasingly to real assets

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2015
Institutional investors are increasingly turning to real assets to increase investment returns and manage macro-environment risks, but would rethink allocations if interest rates rose significantly, according to a new survey from BlackRock. The survey ...

FEATURE: 2014 year in review

MARK SMITH, LAURA MILLAN, JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2014
This year has been another busy one for the financial servives industry. FoFA remained on the radar and the Financial System Inquiry has the potential to change things in a big way. The Financial Standard team takes a look at the issues that made waves ...