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FirstChoice platform offers PIMCO bonds

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2013
... Capital Global Aggregate Index hedged into Australian dollars. The firm emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration or maturity with a view to creating a steady stream of returns. When assessing ...

Mirvac sells 50% stake in Sydney CBD office to AMP

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2013
AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund (AWOF) has bought a 50% stake in the land and development of 200 George Street, in Sydney CBD from Mirvac Group (Mirvac). The AMP Capital fund has paid Mirvac $317 million for the 50% interest in the Sydney city centre ...

Insurers and super funds tackle costs of mental illness

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2013
Insurers are forking out millions every year on mental health-related claims but it needn't be that way, according to Margo Lydon, chief executive of SuperFriend. SuperFriend, a mental health promotion foundation started by industry superannuation funds ...

Gonski urges Australia to look long-term

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2013
The Australian financial services industry is too focused on short-term results and must find ways to focus on and promote long-term success for investors, according to David Gonski. The chair of the Future Fund board of guardians said the investment ...

Fidelity appoints new country head

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
... strong management team. His knowledge and experience of the market, built up over many years, will ensure that we continue to focus on the needs of our clients as we broaden and deepen the reach of our business over the coming years," Talbot said. Bargholz ...

Super charter should be enshrined in legislation: AIST

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
... for broad, overarching superannuation policy." The submission stressed the need for an adequacy benchmark, which should focus on retirement income rather than lump sum payments. AIST also recommended that a national definition of 'sustainability' be ...

Paul Heath resigns as JBWere CEO

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
Paul Heath has resigned from his role as JBWere chief executive officer, NAB Wealth said today. Heath will remain JBWere chief executive until mid-July to support the transition to an interim CEO and NAB, in conjunction with the JBWere board, will conduct ...

Centrepoint set to complete full AAP acquisition

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
... the acquisition of AAP, Centrepoint will have over 1,400 advisers, de Zwart confirmed. "As an independent dealer group our focus is on the adviser and on the client, which are not necessarily the priority of aligned dealer groups," de Zwart said. The ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
... 0.21 per cent, or 41.74 points, to end at 19,855.72, reversing earlier losses. With no other news to influence buying, the focus was on China, where investors have been spooked by a cash crunch in the financial system that has raised fears banks will ...

MetLife CEO to join Financial Services Council board

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2013
... said. "Marc joins the FSC board at a significant crossroad for financial services in Australia as it moves from a heavy focus on regulatory change to a time of innovation and the development of new market opportunities", Lieberman has held senior positions ...