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Sinodinos announces SuperStream governance structure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2014
... welcomed the announcement as a "major step in the right direction." "The Government's announcement allows the super industry to focus on helping employers meet the challenge of implementing the next stage of SuperStream, which involves sending superannuation ...

Crowdfunding investment platform launched

HARRY PAGE  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2014
Crowdfunding has taken another step into the mainstream with the launch of a specialist platform solely focused on crowdfunding investment finance. The platform, VentureCrowd, was developed by early stage venture capital firm Artesian Venture Partners ...

BT reveals post-awards strategy

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2014
BT Financial Group will pitch its MySuper product to at least 30,000 employers via Westpac's business bank should the government proceed with its plan to take superannuation out of modern awards. Vicki Doyle, head of corporate and retail super at BT ...

Planners not meeting SMSF trustee demands

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2014
... Australia (SPAA) and Russell Investments, found that SMSF trustees were sceptical about the value financial planners offer. One focus group participant and SMSF trustee said: "I come to the table here having been burnt by a financial planner. And the ...

Challenger launches new smart beta boutique

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2014
... Benari at the group's half-year result announcement. A spokesperson for Challenger told Financial Standard the boutique will focus on global equities and use a smart beta strategy. It will be run by former BT Investment Management head of macro strategies ...

Challenger reports record annuities sales

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2014
Challenger has reported "exceptionally strong" retail annuities sales in the half year up to December, rising by a record 38% to $1.46 billion. Overall Challenger's retail and institutional sales reached $1.75 billion. In the retail space, 19% of annuities ...

Industry resists full portfolio disclosure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
The superannuation and funds management industry has universally resisted the move towards full transparency of portfolio holdings. In submissions to Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos' discussion paper, 'Better regulation and governance, enhanced ...

Acorn appoints former Citi portfolio manager

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
... years. "Ben has 20 years' experience in the industry with the last 15 years as a buy and sell side analyst with particular focus on Australian and Asian REITs, and property developers and contractors. In recent years his coverage has extended to companies ...

Credit Suisse and First NZ launch small cap business

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
Credit Suisse Australia and strategic partner First NZ Capital have launched a new small-cap business. Credit Suisse Emerging Companies (Australia) will span equities and investment banking coverage, focusing on small-cap companies and institutional ...

Equity-like bonds most attractive

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
Equity-like fixed income areas and higher real-yielding sovereigns in developing markets can provide strong bond opportunities for 2014, according to Brandywine. The prospect of rising interest rates globally has lowered investors return expectations ...