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Govt push for reforms in $221.4b legacy products sector

... the Government's proposals is to introduce the compulsory transfer of these products into their latest or at least more modern equivalent while ensuring that the investor is not worse off from the move. If the paper's recommendations are followed, an ...

Professionals must have an ethical code: CFA Institute

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2007

... Institute on ethics and professional standards has always been relevant, but it's becoming increasingly important in the modern deal-focused environment, where short-term goals are often unfortunately driving investment decisions instead of the real ...

Investors extending their investment edge

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2007

... returning to satellite and core investment strategies but underpinned by risk controls being the main objective. In post modern portfolios control over risks is the starting point," said Goodlad.

Russell modernising pension products

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007

Russell Investment Group has unveiled the Russell Private Active Pension, combining a contribution and pension account in one to make the most of the new super rules. The Russell Private Active Pension has been designed in response to the recent super ...

Economic round-up: Bank fee jump is our fault, not theirs

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2007

... is rather than attack the banks, we should instead be investing in them as the surging wealth management market and our modern lifestyles is only going to make us use the banks more and more - whether we like it or not. Of course another solution is ...

ARIA appoints Exec of the Year as new deputy CEO

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 14 MAY 2007

ARIA has appointed former MTAA executive and 2006 Fund Executives Association (FEAL) Executive of the Year Paul Watson as deputy chief executive officer of the $17 billion Australian public servant super fund. Commencing on 16 July, Watson arrives after ...

APRA modernises data collection

CHRIS NICHOLLS | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2007

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a proposal to modernise its data collection for life companies, including friendly societies. Seeking to reduce the number of data collection forms from 53 for life insurers and 31 for ...

Stone age funds up for reforms

... investors. The problem is that under existing laws, many legacy products can only be rationalised - or members ported to their modern equivalent - on consent. However, there are always members who refuse to move to a newer product due to Capital Gains ...

Investment Stewardship Awards to be launched at Melb Symposium

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2006

... just the importance of investment returns, but also good governance and innovative thinking and how they form part of a modern and responsible investment business." The Investment Stewardship Award will be different to normal industry awards that only ...

Manage risks not returns

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2006

... "what is a big company? Companies with the biggest cash flows, biggest dividends, biggest sales?" Hsu said this reflects modern portfolio directions to separate alpha from beta but in more creative yet cost effective ways. "[In this environment] what's ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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