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Parting could be such sweet sorrow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2016
'Brexit', the worry du jour and the epic horror movie of our time that's coming soon, very soon to a theatre near us. With only four sleeps to go before the Brits vote to leave or remain in the European Union this coming Thursday (23 June), the UK remains ...

Align with super's purpose, not politics

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
... investors who are nervous about making decisions because of impending federal government changes to taxation must realign their focus with super's purpose. BT Financial Group head of financial literacy and advocacy, Bryan Ashenden, said as the financial ...

Industry fund awards $500m mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2016
... equity capabilities, and HESTA is pleased to entrust this mandate to IFM Investors. We believe IFM Investors' long-term focus will continue to benefit our members." Himbury said IFM Investors worked closely with HESTA to deliver the best outcome. "In ...

Munich Re pursues divestment from insurance

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2016
... of around $500 million." Munich Re stressed that Australia will remain an important market, with the insurer looking to focus on reinsurance. "The company will continue to be a strong partner in property and casualty as well as in life reinsurance business. ...

PROFILE: Vanguard Australia managing director Colin Kelton

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2016
... structural shift in the institutional world towards passive investments as all participants in the industry increase their focus on cost, and active managers have struggled to outperform their benchmarks in a distorted market. Vanguard has been a major ...

State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia is recommending each state government divest or privatise the provision of energy network services, a move that would open opportunities for infrastructure investors. CEDA says to usher in a new phase ...

AFA and Beddoes announce consumer choice award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... best claims management staff and best claims assessment process. TAL won for best policyholder advocacy, best policyholder focus and most satisfied policyholders. AIA won for best new policyholder experience, best policy material and best return to health ...

MyPlanner streamlines back-office for 175 advisers

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
MyPlanner has debuted its new end-to-end back-office solution for its network of 175 financial planners. Following a pilot program, the new system has been rolled out to the entire MyPlanner network: it provides statement of advice templates, document ...

Bentham hires portfolio manager from Credit Suisse

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... manager having spent the past nine years working in the asset management division of Credit Suisse where he had a specific focus on alternatives and credit. Before that he was a senior research analyst at AMP. "We're excited to grow the team and believe ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2016
Australia business confidence "The RBA's cut to interest rates did not help lift business confidence as we had hoped, even as sales activity continues to improve." This was how National Australia Bank's (NAB) chief economist, Alan Oster interpreted ...