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Electronic trading reduces risk for fund managers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
Australia is now successfully processing electronically traded managed funds. Independent network provider Calastone made the announcement this morning following a local pilot program involving platforms, custodians and asset managers including Aberdeen ...

Issues beyond the FOFA horizon

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
... demand for advice has never been stronger due to an ageing population, consumer awareness of the service and the government's focus on retirement planning but that pricing pressures on the advice sector is forcing advisers to re-evaluate their targets ...

Long-term outlook bullish on emerging markets

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
Central banks focused on supporting growth have eased inflationary pressure in emerging markets, with a positive long-term outlook, according to the Templeton Emerging Markets overview for Q4 2011. China's reduction of cash reserve requirements for ...

FSU slams banking sector cost cutting plans

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
... in various parts of the business at times due to the completion of programs, outsourcing of some projects and continuing focus on efficiency but NAB always works to try and redeploy people within the business wherever it is possible." While Commonwealth ...

Stronger Super draft needs clarity

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
... reform agenda is more clearly implemented." In a number of points made by the association, AIST welcomed the Government's focus on trustee duties and prudential standards but highlighted a number of areas still not addressed including lack of details ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
... their production forecasts for iron ore, Austock Securities senior client adviser Michael Heffernan said. "China will be the focus of today's attention with gross domestic product and industrial production data out later," he said. Forecasters predict ...

Investors looking backwards: Mercer

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
Australian investors are biased towards local shares and looking backwards, according to Mercer, which released its investment report ranking the best performing fund managers and sector results. The Australian sharemarket fell 11% in 2011, with Mercer ...

Retail and insto teams combine to drive strategy

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
Consolidation in the retail market is prompting Australian fund managers to rethink traditional distribution models, with some key players opting to merge their institutional and retail distribution arms. Aberdeen Asset Management was one of the first ...

IOOF boosts active management, lowers fees

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
... management while lowering its fees to 0.55% in a spate of upgrades for the trust. Part of the recently launched Pursuit Focus platform, the upgrades to the Multi Series Balanced Trust should allow investors to benefit from professional active management ...

Australian Ethical Investment appoints executive director

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
Fund manager and superannuation provider Australian Ethical Investment has appointed former Lonsec distribution manager Steve Newnham executive director, business development. Newnham's appointment to the newly created position reflects Australian Ethical ...