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FEATURE: In search of the missing asset class

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2014

... warning that past performance is not an indicator of future returns is also seemingly, the most widely ignored. For the full story, download the June 16 issue of the Financial Standard iPad app here.

Adviser appetite for infrastructure investments increasing

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2014

... Australian roads, ports, railways, airports and utility companies, it's designed to give investors access to an exciting growth story whilst also funding projects central to the economy.

PROFILE: State Street Global Advisors CEO Lochiel Crafter

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2014

... Warburg Asset Management that he had his first glimpse into the intricate mechanisms of commercial organisations. For the full story, download the June 16 issue of the Financial Standard iPad app here. Correction: In the print edition of this profile ...

Retirement innovation deadlock continues

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 30 JUN 2014

... suggested a "burgeoning demand in Australia for products which provide long-term certainty and security of income." For the full story, download the June 30 issue of the Financial Standard iPad app here.

But they said it was Iraq

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2014

... worst GDP contraction since the 5.4% decline back in the March quarter of 2009. No worries. This, after all, is the economic story that happened in the January to March period - ages ago - and it was distorted by the polar vortex. The June quarter should ...

FEATURE: Gear up for retirement

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014

... stage, financial advisers should help their clients understand that their strategy must have a focus on income. For the full story, download the June 16 issue of the Financial Standard iPad app here.

MetLife head of retirement products departs

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2014

... to the recent change in chief executive at the company. The failure of complicated life annuity-style products is an old story in Australia, with Australians apparently put off by the confusing structure and the longevity insurance element, whereby money ...

PROFILE: J.P. Morgan head of investor services Henry Capra

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2014

... their businesses into ours." The stellar growth was also, he says, down to one star equity manager: Greg Perry. For the full story, download the June 16 issue of the Financial Standard iPad app here.

Days of outstanding emerging markets returns numbered

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2014

... result, more investors view emerging markets as a tactical play." Investors described as 'believers' in the emerging market story - or those who are backing the region long-term using a buy-and-hold approach - have declined from 38% to 20% since the ...

Research contradicts group risk claims crisis

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 16 JUN 2014

... insured per dollar weekly premium for the same segment was $103,106 - also up 2% over last year and 3% over five years. This story appeared in the A download the June 16 issue. Download the iPad version here. Insurers have been carefully positioning ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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