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Former MLC and Optimix executives join Findex

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2015
... appointments follow the recent announcement of former UBS and UBS O'Connor executive Dr Stefano Cavaglia as head of investment research at Findex Group. Findex Group businesses have more than $15 billion under management.

Super breaks $2trn on way to $9trn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2015
... now passed through $2 trillion and is well on its way to exceeding $9 trillion over the next 20 years, according to new research released by Rainmaker. While official figures are yet to confirm the $2 trillion marker has been crossed, since the Australian ...

Changes to super tax needed: AIST

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2015
... 15% tax on fund earnings, the 15% contributions tax, and the tax-free status of super in the post-retirement phase." Research by AIST and Mercer recently found the top 10% of Australian wage earners received about $500,000 in government support through ...

Lonsec launches product rating tools for advisers

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2015
... capital growth potential, income potential, liquidity and environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness. Lonsec Research chief executive David Erdonmez said the tools, which form part of Lonsec's broader Better Investment Outcomes program, were ...

Electricity sale fit for fixed income portfolios

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2015
... access defensive, non-cyclical, monopoly style assets. This is the opinion of Aberdeen Asset Management after releasing research that analysed implications of the sale for Australian fixed income investors. Aberdeen senior Australian fixed income investment ...

Political donations pay off

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
... companies that donated to a political party during the 2014 financial year significantly outperformed key market indices, research from research and advisory firm Political Monitor shows. While giving to both parties ensured the best outcome, companies ...

BAEP chief executive retires

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
... ING Investment Management. He leaves the business managing over $4.8 billion in FUM. Bennelong director, quantitative research Keith Hwang and investment director Julian Beaumont will take over Cuddy's restructured role. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my ...

Brightstone to provide model portfolios with NetActuary

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
Advisory and research firm Brightstone Capital Advisors has partnered with actuarial group NetActuary to create model portfolios for retirees. In addition to the portfolios, the partnership will create "analytical tools and strategies" delivered through ...

Principal fund upgraded by Lonsec

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
... team have been critical in evolving the fund strategy's investment process, which plays an integral part in framing the research and decision-making of this fund," he said. "In an environment of low returns, the fund provides local investors with access ...

FIIG launches Amazon-inspired bond platform

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
... the over-the-counter market. Clients and financial advisers can use the system to browse a range of bonds, access FIIG research on each bond, and place buy or sell requests at any time. "Despite the size of the over-the-counter market no bond broker ...