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Midwinter's Esler joins Ibbotson Associates

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2011

... has extensive experience and background in the industry and, in particular, has a deep understanding of the needs of advisers, and it's great to have someone of his calibre on board," said Daniel Needham, managing director and chief investment officer ...

Ripoll defends FOFA integrity

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 21 NOV 2011

... at the Financial Planning Association's annual conference in Brisbane, the first question the panel was asked was how advisers can be sure FOFA will achieve its aim of reaching more clients if advisers are forced to pass on new costs to clients, driving ...

MLC launches new adviser and client websites

CLAIRE MCGREAL | MONDAY, 21 NOV 2011

MLC has launched new look websites for its MasterKey, Business Super and MLC Insurance advisers and clients. AdviserOnline lets advisers view key business information such as account balances, a new client search function and My Client Leads, which ...

MySuper rings alarm for Corporate Super

CLAIRE MCGREAL | MONDAY, 21 NOV 2011

Corporate superannuation advisers have voiced their concerns over MySuper measures, claiming they would ultimately deter corporate fund members from engaging with their retirement savings. The government's MySuper proposals seek to establish a low cost ...

Advisers need to get wise to insurance turn offs, CommInsure

CLAIRE MCGREAL | FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011

Financial advisers need to do more to switch Australians on to their insurance needs. That's according to Tim Browne, general manager, Retail Advice, CommInsure, who told advisers at Sydney's CommInsure roadshow that underinsurance is one of the biggest ...

IMAP: Make changes early to get FOFA ready

CLAIRE MCGREAL | FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011

Financial advisers need to be implementing FOFA changes now in order to avoid confusion for clients or possible litigation down the road. That's the message from the Institute of Managed Account Providers, who maintain the best way to ensure FOFA readiness ...

Planners lack social media commitment

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011

... to a social media strategy without giving their approach any thought and giving up too quickly. "What we find lots of advisers get really excited about social media, but within a few weeks they aren't finding the results they want and give up." Stagg ...

Investors at risk of disengaging from advice

RACHEL DAVIS | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2011

... Lifeplan Funds Management in conjunction with the University of Adelaide and looks at investor attitudes towards their advisers. The survey tests perception of trust and reliability of advisers, perception of the technical ability of advisers and perception ...

Paul Costello appointed to AIA Australia board

CLAIRE MCGREAL | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2011

... and retail arms. AIA Australia said its looking to build on partnerships with corporate and industry super funds and advisers to make insurance more accessible for the consumer. "Paul's knowledge, experience and strong stature within the financial services ...

Research houses in regulatory spotlight

CLAIRE MCGREAL | WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2011

... in the market and should be adhering to high standards of conduct. "Research can influence which products individual advisers recommend to their clients. As such, the quality of research and the conduct of research houses have a material impact on the ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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