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Global firm mulls Aussie advice market

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... that the project is successful, we will expand our adviser force," Rowell said. He said that the initiative has raised interest among the employees of the companies that Willis works with. "We are targeting employees across the board because we want ...

Prime Value AM gets SIV approval

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... investors, particularly in Asia, favour the boutique model because it allows for more personal service, alignment of interest and the opportunity of a long-term investing partnership," he said, adding that his investment team could collectively speak ...

AUI launches non-aligned platform

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... recently formed by industry experts John Morrison, Stephen Reed, Jan Morrison and John Grainger. Shares representing a 90% interest in Federation Alliance will be offered to investors, based on their usage of the platform and the remaining 10% indirectly ...

Direct investment option key to retain fund members

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... Member Retention report found that a DIO within the super fund can work as a retention tool, with 60% of members showing interest in its availability. "While those likely to use DIOs are lower, 54.6%, when we segment the data we can see that more than ...

ATO launches superannuation video comp

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... your employer will be contributing your money to super over the next 30 to 40 years. So it definitely pays to take an interest now!" Assistant Commissioner David Leslie said the ATO benefits from the competition because one of their key focus points ...

Mason Stevens opens top Magellan fund to managed accounts

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... "This is a wonderful partnership for us given Magellan's reputation and investment success in the space. With the added interest in international exposure for clients' portfolios, we are very excited to be able to deliver this portfolio to our clients," ...

Howes to join AMP wealth management business

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
Melinda Howes, the departing chief executive of the Actuaries Institute is set to take a position with AMP in its wealth management business. While her reporting line is still being finalised due to internal restructures within AMP, her title will be ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
Australian shares are lower as grim company outlooks and falls on international markets weigh down the market. At 1017 AEST on Tuesday, the All Ordinaries was down 49.7 points, or 0.97, at 5,052.6. CMC market analyst Michael McCarthy said the bleak ...

SSgA launches cheap lifestyle funds

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... recent months as record low yields have made bonds look increasingly unattractive, especially in the context of rising interest rates over the coming years. SSgA's remove this problem by deliberately putting financial advisers at the heart of the decision ...

NAB Wealth flat as bank's profit rises 2%

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... business benefited from higher funds under management (FUM), stronger earnings in Private Wealth and the sale of the Group's interest in US fund manager AREA Property Partners. FUM increased by $2.2 billion, or 1.6%, reflecting strong investment market ...