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Active management tax effects erode investor returns

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
Any pre-tax alpha gained by active fund managers can be absorbed by detrimental tax effects according to new research from the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR). Continuing its research in active management, CIFR has examined the ...

Small caps beating blue chips: Lonsec

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
... the chance of a further large decline is lower. There are real opportunities out there for fund managers with the right focus and a clear investment process," Green continued. "Managing portfolio risk and taking a disciplined approach will be essential ...

AMP and Topdocs partner for SMSF service

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
... utilise their cloud-based technology to provide their clients with a range of streamlined document ordering solutions. "A key focus at Topdocs is to provide innovative solutions to SMSF advisers to enable them to quickly and easily access quality documentation. ...

Perpetual retains RBC Investor & Treasury Services

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... providing Perpetual with an outstanding client experience through the delivery of operational excellence and an enhanced focus on client collaboration," RBC Investor & Treasury Services managing director, Australia David Travers said. "Perpetual is one ...

BT to pair superannuation and wellbeing

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... BT Financial Group has announced the inclusion of a wellbeing program to its superannuation offerings. The program will focus on six key aspects of wellbeing - financial, health, family, community, workplace and values in a bid to change the way Australians ...

Riskier glidepaths could be one retirement answer

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2016
... discretionary, you don't have to sign up, you don't have to contribute, and there's a lot of leakage." She says there has been a focus at the firm on delivering a minimum level of income replacement and meeting individual outcomes. Lester adds that biases ...

NAB partners with University of Melbourne

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016
... talent and ideas between NAB Labs and the university to support joint design and research programs. The collaboration will focus on three key areas: talent development, applied research projects and participation in innovation precincts around the university. ...

NAB appoints ex-Genesys MD

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016
... with 500 advisers around the country - and I'm really looking forward to continuing to grow the business and keep a strong focus on customers." NAB executive general manager wealth advice Greg Miller added: "We're focused on strengthening our business ...

ASIC calls out weak conflict policy in vertical business

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... discuss how those conflicts should be managed." "We are pleased that ASIC has been able to contribute to the international focus on culture within organisations with this, and previous reviews, revealing good examples of companies committed to conflicts ...

Super effectively the same as lotto for younger Australians

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... IBISWorld research. BT general manager of superannuation Melinda Howes said that this reflects a dire need for Australia to focus more on its super savings. "Australians' 'she'll be right' attitude just doesn't work when it comes to retirement. It doesn't ...