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Hyperion joins Packer in taking Magellan profits

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... Meanwhile, Magellan co-founder Chris Mackay will step down from his role as executive chairman on 30 September and will instead focus on investing as in a new role as managing director. In an announcement on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) ...

Legg Mason appoints former Deutsche Bank exec

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... Baylis' appointment follows that of Matthew Davison as Senior Research Analyst. Birtles said it demonstrates the company's "focus on market leading performance and client solutions."

Executive pay under spotlight in new ACSI guidelines

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... behaviour and performance of public company directors. The updated guidelines, developed in consultation with ACSI member funds, focus on investor expectations of board practices, executive pay structures and conduct during capital raisings. On the subject ...

ATO launches superannuation video comp

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... an interest now!" Assistant Commissioner David Leslie said the ATO benefits from the competition because one of their key focus points is building engagement with young people. "Not only have that, but the submissions we receive helped inform the community ...

Trading platform bids to raise industry transparency standards

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... afterthought for Saxo but core to our business as AFSL holders. "By ensuring transparency and security, our clients can focus their energy on core activities of investing and trading," Griffin finished.

Actuaries Institute recruiting after CEO resignation

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
The Actuaries Institute hopes to make a new chief executive appointment within the coming months, after the resignation of current head Melinda Howes. Howes was the chief executive of the Actuaries Institute for nearly four years and resigned yesterday. ...

Standard Life sales spike after global expansion

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
... record results were achieved "despite the return of volatility to markets in June." "I am particularly pleased that our 'focus on change philosophy' and team based approach continues to deliver innovative investment solutions and strong long term investment ...

ANZ profit, wealth FUM up despite insurance concerns

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
... and the Smart Choice Super product. "We are continuing to actively manage efficiency in every area of the business with a focus on improving productivity and capital utilisation. This is allowing us to continue to invest in our growth strategy for the ...

Instreet expands online presence

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
... services firm to join the industry social media and mobile technology revolution, upgrading its website and shifting its focus to engage more actively with the online community. Managing director George Lucas said he had noticed a significant rise in ...

Health Industry Plan gets MySuper licence

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
... benefit our key stakeholders," HIP chief executive Ross Bernays said "Similar to other super funds, it has being a crucial focus for the team over the past few months, and despite the time-consuming nature of the exercise, the process has been valuable ...