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Forward thinking must underpin advice: Vanguard

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... an opportunity to prove their worth to clients in a world of increasing uncertainty and weaker returns. "At Vanguard we focus on the drivers of long term phenomenon in the global economy and in our research over the last decade - we have found that there ...

Super doesn't need tender system: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... in the Chilean system." Fahy said a tender process like Chile's would inevitably result in funds developing products that focus on lower fees at the expense of long-term returns and the dropping of services that many members expect, such as provision ...

Advice group driving fintech efficiencies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... the end customer to best practice levels," Marshall said. With that ambition they are an ideal partner for SuiteBox as our focus is on efficiency, engagement and advice delivery to suit today's consumer."

YBR partnership drives wealth renewal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2017
... momentum continues to grow across revenue, funds and premiums under management for the first half of 2016-17, however the focus is on greater participation of branches across all aspects of wealth. Our focus is on further enhancing and expanding our ...

Netwealth dominating platform sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
Platform providers are shifting their focus toward development of functionality after years of costly compliance work, with netwealth leading the field. That is a key finding of Investment Trends' 2016 Platform Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis ...

Qualitas expands with senior appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... investments team. Joining Qualitas is James Kaufman. In his new role, Kaufman will lead the firm's expansion and increased focus on the 'value-add' sector of the market; acquiring existing assets with the potential to add value through active management ...

NAB launches offshore green bond

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... seeking to produce measurable impact, according to NAB executive general manager, capital financing Steve Lambert. "NAB's focus on shared value and impact investment means we are able to provide choice, allowing investors to invest in ways that meet ...

Passive is a Faustian bargain: Ariel CIO

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
Ariel Investments' global equities chief investment officer, Rupal J. Bhansali, believes passive investors have made a "deal with the devil" in focusing on lower costs at the expense of higher risks. Explaining her position, Bhansali told a media briefing ...

Fidante creates small-cap boutique

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... boutique," Donohue said. "We believe the boutique structure and leveraging Fidante's multi-boutique platform allows us to focus on what we do best - generating returns for our investors," Dougherty added. Challenger chief executive funds management Ian ...

Future Generation to donate $6.8m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... a large drop in revenue and profit. Future Generation will deliver a significant donation in October to charities with a focus on children at risk and youth mental health, chief executive Louise Walsh said. About $3.82 million will go to children and ...