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NAB Asset Servicing appoints Citi as global custodian

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... appointment of Citi as its global custodian. NAB executive general manager asset servicing, Matt Brown, said the firm's focus on sourcing the "best global capability for its clients" was pivotal in choosing Citi. "Citi's operating model and significant ...

Court fines SMSF admin for "free setup" ads

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... established in 2012 in response to the growing SMSF sector. Advertising to potential trustees via social media has been a focus area for the group. In August, the regulator issued infringement notices to Dixon Advisory Group for "misleading claims" on ...

AMP adviser, former Shadforth exec join Fortnum

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
An AMP adviser, a former Shadforth director and an independent practice have recently joined Fortnum Financial Group. Former SFG Australia managing director Tony Fenning has joined the Fortnum board as a non-executive director. Fenning is also a board ...

JPM awarded industry fund research mandate

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... Australia, mirrors a similar agreement that the asset manager formed with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. It will focus on innovative investment structures managed by JPAM's multi-asset solutions team, based in New York and London. JPMAM will ...

Super fund returns fall again in September

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
The SelectingSuper workplace default option MySuper Index fell again during September with the 12 month rolling performance sliding during the month from 6.5% to 6.0% by month's end. This drop in rolling annual returns was on the back of the 3.0% fall ...

PROFILE: REI Super chief executive Mal Smith

DARREN SNYDER, LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
REI Super is home to the superannuation funds of Australia's real estate sector. Running one of the country's oldest funds is full of memorable experiences, some tough moments and rewarding interactions with members, chief executive Mal Smith says. ...

Banks face wealth management challenges

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... ways to free up capital and improve returns," Dring said. "Divestments and strategic partnerships will enable the banks to focus on more profitable product distribution. "The banks are also looking to implement more cost effective technology-enabled ...

AXA IM targets under-researched stocks

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
Tapping into small caps through a strategy focused on value can give investors access to opportunities in the most under-researched part of the market, AXA Investment Management says. Director of investment strategy at AXA IM's Rosenberg Equities, Kathryn ...

Life Insurance Framework fear fading

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
The overwhelming majority of advisers are "glad" rather than "mad, sad or scared" about the looming Life Insurance Framework, according to Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Brad Fox. Despite continued uncertainty regarding specific LIF ...

Westpac profit boosted by BTIM sale

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
Westpac increased net profit by 6% to $8 billion over FY2015, driven largely by its partial sale of BT Investment Management. In its full-year results, the bank reported "a number of significant infrequent items that in aggregate increased net profit" ...