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XPLAN is top-rated financial planning software

ALEX GAMBOTTO-BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2015
... the next highest-rated planning applications were Rubik Coin and AdviserNETgain. The report also notes that an increased focus on FoFA compliance has resulted in licensees making better use of the compliance functionality in their planning software. ...

AMP Capital steps into Japanese infra market

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
... photovoltaic generation facilities across Japan, taking advantage of the growing demand for clean energy. "There has been a lot of focus on expanding the renewable energy sector as part of a shift in Japan towards such clean energy, and there is a growing ...

NGS Super appoints Frontier after tender process

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
NGS Super, the industry superannuation fund for education and community-focused organisations, has appointed Frontier Advisors as an investment advisor. The $6.7 billion fund undertook an extensive market review in late 2014 after inviting a number ...

CBA appoints top marketing exec

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
... has given us the opportunity to combine our marketing and strategy functions, which is a natural step given our on-going focus on customer service as the keystone of our strategy", Narev said. Shortt's appointment follows Rob Jesudason's move from group ...

PIMCO exec joins Western Asset Management

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
Legg Mason affiliate and fixed income specialist Western Asset Management has appointed a new head of client service and marketing. Michael Dale joins the fund manager from PIMCO where he worked within client service, focusing primarily on business ...

S&P launches Australian tax-aware benchmark series

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched a series of tax-aware index solutions for the Australian market. The S&P/ASX Franking Credit Adjusted Indices are designed to give investors an accurate, franking credit-adjusted insight into the Australian equities ...

Rubik segment profits hit by business acquisition costs

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2015
... the addition of AMEE software to the wealth segment." Rubik chair Craig Coleman said that throughout 2015, the group would focus on "retaining [its] recurring revenue base; improving EBITDA margins; and growing top line revenues through increased product ...

Equip Super partners with SuperFriend

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2015
Equip Super has partnered with SuperFriend to offer workplace mental health and wellbeing programs. The industry super fund has added the programs to its range of employer and member services, which focuses on forging alliances that can broaden the ...

Futuro ends AMP buyout deal

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2015
AMP will not be able to proceed with the planned buyout of Futuro Financial Services after both businesses agreed to end the ownership deal. AMP acquired a 10% stake in Futuro in 2012, and the agreement left open the option to increase participation ...

IRESS profits up 28%

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2015
... deliver international opportunity and diversification," IRESS chief executive officer Andrew Walsh said. "There is an ongoing focus on client service and delivery, reflecting the Australasian business' important contribution at the group level, and the ...