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RI Advice Group targets WA practices

ELISE BURGESS | THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2011

... readying all our practices, but technology is going to be a critical enabler and we have restructured our business with a heavy focus on technology, integrating Xplan into the advice process," said Ornsby. RI is focused on its own growth rate, growing ...

SPAA to lift professional standards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2011

More than 1,100 delegates are in Brisbane this week to attend the annual Self Managed Super Fund Professional's Association (SPAA) conference, a record turnout that highlights the growing importance of SMSFs in financial services. In his keynote address ...

Paraplanners master SoAs with COIN

MATT WOODINGTON | TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2011

... right skills are in place to develop comprehensive SoAs," said Robert McCabe, head of product and technology, COIN. "The focus from industry and from regulators on the content and presentation of SoAs for personal investors makes courses teaching best ...

AUI signs up fixed income veteran

MATT WOODINGTON | MONDAY, 21 FEB 2011

... alpha', will be based in Sydney and plans to begin investing during the second half of 2011. "Most fixed interest managers focus on either a thematic or credit approach, both of which have their benefits. But in our view, a diversified approach provides ...

Super stoush over opt-in scheme

ALISON BEVEGE | MONDAY, 21 FEB 2011

... Monday that the annual provision was redundant and would create costs. "The unintended consequence is that advisers will focus... on higher value clients and thus lower and middle income Australians will be priced out of the market," he said via email. ...

Challenger boutiques and annuities enjoy strong half year

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 21 FEB 2011

... per cent for retail sales and approximately 10 per cent for retail net book growth," said Stevens. Expanding its product focus, Challenger has created its first 'white-label' annuity product for an industry superannuation fund. According to Stevens ...

Zurich recruits Macq Private Wealth head

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2011

Zurich Investments has appointed three new members to its investment team, including the former head of money market at Macquarie Private Wealth. As an investment specialist, Angus Crennan will report to Patrick Noble, senior investments specialist ...

DKN preps for growth despite profit fall

ELISE BURGESS | THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2011

... The financial services solutions provider said it plans to expand significantly over the next three to five years with a focus on outperforming for the medium term. "We are pursuing a couple of different avenues. We are actively looking for new firms ...

Infocus to grow NSW base

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2011

... Victoria, so we ideally want 50 offices in both state." Steinhardt said that first they will hire a new regional BDM to focus on NSW advisory groups. Currently, the network is helping its advisory groups to transition to the upcoming fee-for-service ...

CBA wealth arm boosts profits

MATT WOODINGTON | WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2011

... emerging 'middle class' to make a return for investors CBA said that life insurance subsidiary CommInsure will continue to focus on streamlining processes and enhancing core business profitability after reporting $153 million of profit after tax for ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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