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Advisers want more information from fund managers

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... analyst Recep Peker said. "They want simple stories to tell their clients," he explained. The survey found that adviser interest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds are the highest they have been since Investment Trends began surveying the ...

Super funds must justify not merging: APRA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... and why they're doing it, and making decisions about their future strategy for the right reasons rather than from self-interest or other reasons," she said. Currently, moves towards consolidation have been few, with some planned mergers breaking down ...

TAL boosts profit in half-year result

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... increase from the first half of the year, TAL reported. The insurer said that net profit was affected by one-offs such as interest rate changes, and it reached $71 million for the period, compared to $29 million previously. Ordinary revenues rose 16% ...

Non-aligned licensee inquiries to rise in 2015

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... couldn't see how you could be an authorised representative of a big licensee and provide advice in the client's best interest." An Investment Trends survey from May 2014 reported a 55% increase in the proportion of advisers intending to switch dealer ...

IFM has 'concerns' over infra prices

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014
... highest price in asset sales, regardless of whether they represent good value to the new owner. "It's in all government's interest to get the highest price, even if it means you're auctioning off to potentially firms who create difficult dialogue and ...

Bullish sentiment at 4-year high, expect zero return in six months

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014
... readings was an average of 0.0% and a median of 0.5%." If this eventuates, what would this mean for expectations for a Fed interest rates lift-off by mid-2015? Your guess is as good as mine.

Forward guidance at its best

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2014
... larger-than-anticipated slowing in the housing market, consumer confidence is being supported by the combination of lower effective interest rates, a strong labour market and improved pay prospects." "Third, investment growth is strong... That reflects ...

Next super revolution must tackle retirement: Vilgan

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014
... superannuation system is "a well funded member happy they can rely on this industry." "You might think you're acting in the interest of members now, but if you're not contemplating what affects the drawdown of the account balance, your members are thinking." ...

ASIC takes SMSF property spruikers to court

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014
... affords specific protections under the law, such as acting in the best interests of clients, a duty to avoid conflicts of interest and providing access to dispute resolution schemes," ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said The first hearing of the matter ...

AustralianSuper ramps up data-gathering strategy

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... would like to see addressed through the AustralianSuper Community?' It asks members what sort of discussion forums would interest them, and also surveys members' financial habits, asking them to rate how well they are described by statements such as ...