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Cost cuts put research at risk

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
... market." To Milton, research also increases advisers' efficiency: "Having access to high quality research means advisers can focus on developing strategies for their clients, which is ultimately where they add the most value." The research process "is ...

Industry super warns against uniform laws

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
... superannuation funds. Industry Super Australia says the changes are unnecessary and unjustified. It wants the government to focus on governance problems in other parts of the finance sector instead of tackling its funds, which are governed by boards ...

Rubik appoints general manager from IOOF

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2015
Financial services software company Rubik has appointed a general manager - sales and relationship from IOOF. Marc Hraiki will be responsible for directing the sales team, driving new business relationships with institutional and dealer group clients ...

Former FPA chair to leave Hood Sweeney

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2015
... strong local graduate employment program is built around this," he said. "For our clients it is business as usual with our focus to remain on providing the highest possible level of service. We are approaching the years ahead with a positive outlook ...

Tassie RBF awards GAM $100m mandate

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2015
... protection against a major market correction and/or rising interest rates. "With their long-term performance track record, focus on risk control and experience in the absolute return space, this bond fund enhances the risk/return profile of RBF's diversified ...

Asset allocation is over, investors chase returns

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2015
Institutional investors' traditional emphasis on asset allocation has given way to a focus on returns, which has led to the "bondification" of equities, a global report found. The 2015 CREATE-Research report commissioned by Principal Global Investors ...

KPMG hires heavy in financial services

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2015
... partners; audit 10%; and shared services (internal) 4%. KPMG chief executive, Gary Wingrove, said this is a shift from an ENR focus of previous years. "However the trend towards financial services, infrastructure, government and healthcare services is ...

Kaplan launches online insurance courses

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2015
Kaplan Professional has launched seven online insurance courses. The courses are designed for both existing insurance professionals and those looking to enter the industry, and they cover the following qualifications: Certificate IV in Life Insurance ...

New video series demystifies hedge funds

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
London-based alternatives investment specialist Man Group has released a series of seven educational videos aimed at demystifying some of strategies and key concepts from the world of hedge funds. The short videos have been made for Man subsidiary AHL ...

Australians ill prepared for financial future

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
... Financial Services, Jason Kriss, said few young people had longer term investment plans in place. He said they tended to focus on more short-term goals and assets like a car, or supporting their family. "It is important to understand that you can never ...