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Fund manager launches new IMA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017
... companies at attractive valuations compared to their prices creates a strong margin of safety, and the portfolio's strong focus on technology and the IT sector is expected to provide TAMIM with great ongoing opportunities. TAMIM head of Australian value ...

Global infrastructure goes for growth in 2017

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2017
... the big superpowers of the US, China, and Europe all reporting very strong momentum," Shaw said. This has led the group to focus on 'user pay' assets such as toll roads, while rotating out of regulated utilities. "There is currently a good opportunity ...

ASIC targets NAB super after compliance breakdown

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2017
... manager, governance and stewardship Eva Scheerlinck, the news of ASIC's investigation "highlights that the government's focus on reforming the profit-to-member sector is misguided. The clear lapses in good governance and conflicts management lie with ...

TelstraSuper rolls out digital makeover

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017
... key pillars of the 2016 Productivity Commission Report on superannuation.The digital component is set to become a major focus: according to a 2016 Deloitte Digital report, 76% of Australians over-45 use their smartphone multiple times a day while in ...

New information chief for IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017
... technology capabilities, having recently enhanced its platform offerings. "Sharam will be leading our IT team as we continue to focus on the delivery of improved functionality and a better user experience across our platforms, portals and online accounts," ...

Australian pension market grows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017
... contrast to the US and Canada (2%), UK (1%) and Japan (4%). Newfield said the management of risk continues to be a central focus for pension funds around the world looking to diversify. This is driven by the upward trend in allocations to alternatives ...

Xero CFO takes on new role in leadership shuffle

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017
... At the time, Xero's board said that management changes would allow chief financial officer Sankar Narayan to "broaden his focus to drive operational outcomes and revenue globally" - this has now been explained as him taking on the dual role of CFO and ...

Aussies attempt CFA in record numbers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
A heightened focus on professional advice standards in the lead up to new legislative requirements has seen a 40% increase in the number of Australians attempting to become CFA certified. The number of Australian candidates sitting the December 2016 ...

CareSuper names first of several hires

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... and National Australia bank. CareSuper chief executive Julie Lander said Hill's appointment reflects the fund's continued focus on improving its life insurance offering. "Recognising the importance of member insurances as an intrinsic feature of the ...

NAB makes key advice appointments from AMP

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017
Two senior hires will join NAB Financial Planning in April. NAB's advice business is welcoming Andrew Gregory as general manager, Victoria/Tasmania and Gary Wood as head of client experience and advice development. Both join NAB from AMP. Gregory was ...