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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2011
The Australian market looks set to open higher if it follows Friday's international lead, despite closing lower on Friday. At 0736 AEST on Monday, the September share price index futures contract was up 21 points at 4,200. In economic news on Monday ...

LICs benefit from FOFA

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2011
... loss of trailing commissions for managed funds has made listed investment companies more attractive by leveling the playing field, an industry insider said yesterday. John Robinson, chairman of Global Mining Investments (GMI), a listed investment company ...

Intrafund advice a sticking point for Stronger Super group

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2011
... no matter what type of trustee you are, whether you're retail or not, the ability to provide that must be a level playing field." Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees said intra-fund advice was important ...

Fund flows push life risk market to $9.5b

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2011
... 2009 purchase of insurance business Aviva, which sent them leapfrogging over Tower and CommInsure to be the biggest in the field.

Tower upgrades quoting systems

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2011
Tower Australia has upgraded its technology and underwriting processes based on risk adviser feedback, including broader trade income protection terms. Brett Clark, chief executive of Retail Life, Tower, said the insurer spoke to risk advisers for feedback ...

Rainmaker reveals 2011 Sales & Marketing Excellence Awards

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2011
... Dorrian earned the Rainmaker marketer of the year in investment management and the company also one the best website in its field. There was also double success for Legg Mason Asset Management, picking up the best new investment product of the year award ...

Four Australians in running for UN PRI election

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2011
... non-asset owners. The election will take place until July 25 and is open to over 900 PRI signatories. "This is a very strong field of candidates, who have all shown their commitment to responsible investment and a determination to move the PRI Initiative ...

Retail funds want more super access

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2011
... But David Whiteley, chief executive of the Industry Super Network said when retail funds talked of leveling the playing field that meant they wanted to increase their market share. "According to APRA in the March quarter employers contributed $5.6 billion ...

Consolidated super corporation appoints board

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2011
The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation has announced its inaugural board with the current chair of ARIA and MSB, Tony Hyams, given the position of chairman. The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has been established by the consolidation ...

Financial Planners want level playing field on commissions

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2011
Stockbrokers should be subject to the same rules on conflicted remuneration and commissions as the rest of the financial services industry and not seek special dispensation, financial planners have said. Stockbrokers have reportedly asked to be exempted ...