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"More focused" NAB lifts profit

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2016
... bad debts. "Our performance in the first quarter demonstrates continued momentum across our Australian business and our focus on delivering a great customer experience, particularly in key customer segments," said NAB group chief executive Andrew Thorburn. ...

IRESS creates new senior product role

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
... Knowles. "Jacqui's experience in wealth management, strategy, advice technology and customer-led design complements IRESS' focus on continuing to improve and invest in its market-leading solutions," Knowles said. "Clients who have worked with Jacqui ...

AIA revamps digital strategy

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
... to advancements in digital technology, data and design in a bid to become more customer-centric. As a part of the review, focus groups were held across Australia to provide feedback on how to improve the relevance of life insurance, which has traditionally ...

$1m does not make you rich, Australians say

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
A fifth of those with a household income of $200,000 are living pay-cheque to pay-cheque and having $1 million does not make you rich. Those were two of the many striking perceptions to come out of a new survey from MLC aimed at providing advisers and ...

Parametric announces LGIAsuper mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
... after-tax investing and reporting solution, the move to CPM also assists LGIAsuper in meeting its legislative obligation to focus on after-tax, rather than pre-tax, investment returns. Parametric Australasia chief executive Chris Briant said demand for ...

J.P. Morgan fund gets Lonsec nod

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
The J.P. Morgan Global Research Enhanced Index Equity Fund has been awarded a 'Highly Recommended' rating by Lonsec in its first year. In its assessment, Lonsec acknowledged the strength of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's highly regarded research team ...

Henderson reports record inflows

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
... also noted that "Zenith believes the fund should be viewed and utilised as an international equities fund with an income focus. On this basis, the fund is ideal for investors seeking an international equities fund generating consistent income returns ...

Survey reveals super fund strategic priorities

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
... priorities to investment and risk management. Amid an ageing population, post retirement products were the leading area of focus in this year's survey, as they were last time around. The demographics story is also likely behind advice being the second ...

Copia appoints state manager from CFS

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... was a strategic account manager. She has also held senior roles at Perpetual and Next Financial. At Copia, Vincent will focus on distribution to financial advisers in New South Wales and Queensland. Commenting on Vincent's appointment, Copia general ...

Quay Global Investors releases retail real estate fund

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... investors' purchasing power over time. Rather than get distracted by short-term real estate price changes due to 'noise', we focus on total returns, not relative returns, and invest through cycles with the addition of select counter-cyclical opportunities ...