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AMP Capital hires MD for Asia

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... hired former Fidelity executive Kerry Ching as managing director for Asia ex-Japan. Based in Hong Kong, Ching's role will focus on managing key client relationships, together with institutional sales and business development. Ching joins AMP Capital ...

Super asset changes deliver positive return

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... balanced options) over the 12 months were legalsuper with 5.7%, Vision Super with 4.4%, EquipSuper with 3.4%, Perpetual Wealth Focus with 3.2% and AustralianSuper with 2.8%. The top five public offer Retirement super funds (by balanced options) over ...

ACSA lends weight to ASIC tech focus

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2012
Custody and asset administration body ACSA has said that while it supports the regulator's focus on technology, it is engaging with ASIC around expectations concerning some aspects of custodian behaviour. The Australian Custodial Services Association ...

AusSuper introduces new member risk framework

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2012
AustralianSuper has changed the way risk is described in investment options in an effort to help members make clearer choices based on their individual time frames. Modelling and consumer research was used as the basis for determining the most effective ...

UK consumers won't pay for advice

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2012
... shortfall between the amount of advice required and that provided - is likely to increase as advisers leave the industry or focus on wealthier customers. "These changes pose a huge challenge to banks, building societies, insurers and asset managers who ...

Independent dealer groups on efficiency drive

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2012
Against the backdrop of FOFA and a new cost approach to advice, independent dealer groups are increasingly focused on efficiency and supporting clients across segments. Chris Stevens, general manager of Colonial First State Custom Solutions said dealer ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2012
... expected growth in the second quarter. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index rose 0.97 per cent to close at 5,627.21 points as the focus in the British capital turned towards the start of the Olympic Games. The Paris CAC 40 jumped by 2.28 per cent to 3,280.19 ...

Super funds cautioned on climate risk

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
Super funds need to be more informed on where and how to evaluate climate change related risk and return within a portfolio, according to a recent industry report. The report, conducted by Mercer is based on responses from asset owners and managers ...

Wingate sets up shop in Sydney

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
Melbourne-based investment and advisory business Wingate Group is expanding its presence into Sydney with Wingate Asset Finance. Wingate Asset Finance will offer advisory services in the structured finance, loan portfolio, leasing and infrastructure ...

ASIC boosts Stronger Super education program

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
... as seeking industry feedback through its usual formal consultation process. "The new Stronger Super reforms are a major focus for us, and our close interaction with industry through this process will help drive better outcomes for industry and their ...