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Henderson appoints emerging markets portfolio manager

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
... doubt benefit our clients across our key markets. Also, his proven ability to help raise assets will be invaluable as we focus on growing our assets under management globally in this important area."

IOSCO updates FinLit framework

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released its final report outlining its global framework for investor education and financial literacy. In their Strategic Framework for Investor Education and Financial Literacy report ...

Resolution Capital to manage Perennial REITs

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2014
... platforms, not in the index," Resolution Capital managing director Andrew Parsons said. "In an increasingly global economy, we focus on identifying best-of-breed operators in each property sector, not subject to geographic boundaries."

MetLife partnership extend group insurance to SMEs

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2014
... Steadfast's existing business insurance products through its network of more than 300 brokers. Under the partnership the initial focus will be on offering firms with as few as 12 employees Steadfast-MetLife corporate life insurance, income protection ...

In-housing creating consultant uncertainty

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2014
Asset consultants are jostling for position in a bid to combat the in-housing of super fund investment teams, with a variety of strategies emerging. At its recent annual Ideas Exchange in Melbourne, Towers Watson addressed superannuation fund CIOs some ...

Financial Standard unveils Digital Dozen in social media

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2014
... nominees certainly lead their peers in this regard." Kinens said, "The high calibre of the submissions again highlighted the focus being placed on client engagement, education and innovative service delivery.A A consequence is the positive influence ...

Market Vectors launches global quality focused ETF

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2014
Markets Vectors has launched a new global equity exchange-traded fund with a quality bias. Trading under the ASX code QUAL, the ETF is designed to track the MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index. The Market Vectors MSCI World ex Australia Quality ETF ...

NAB wealth returns "below acceptable levels"

LAURA MILLAN & AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2014
... improved pricing in group insurance products. Thorburn revealed that NAB is considering selling its business in the UK to focus on the Australian and New Zealand operations. "While our Australia and New Zealand franchises are in good shape, it is disappointing ...

APRA releases group insurance best practice guide

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2014
... deteriorating experience for many participants. "Over the past few years, APRA has undertaken a coordinated effort to increase its focus on this area, through the release of standards and guidance for RSE licensees and increasing supervisory attention ...

UK advice giant deVere enters Australia

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2014
One of the world's largest independent financial advisory organisations, deVere Group, is set to launch in Australia targeting British expats. The UK-based firm has more than 70 offices globally, services more than 80,000 and has more than US$10 billion ...